Equatorial Eel
Apterichtus equatorialis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 10–134 m
- Max size: 31.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim burrowing eel of sandy and muddy bottoms, the equatorial eel slips through the sediment from shallow water down to about 134 metres. It spends its life largely buried, and most specimens have been flushed out by rotenone, dredge or trawl.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Apterichtus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271923.
FAQ
- How deep does the Equatorial Eel live?
- The Equatorial Eel (Apterichtus equatorialis) is typically found at 10–134 m.
- Is the Equatorial Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Equatorial Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Equatorial Eel get?
- The Equatorial Eel grows to about 31.2 cm.