Dusky Snake Eel
Ophichthus cylindroideus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 24–46 m
- Max size: 93.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The dusky snake eel lives buried in the soft bottoms of shelf waters, its long body slipping tail first into the sediment with a hardened tip. Recorded specimens reach over 90 centimetres, and reports suggest it can grow to a full metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Ophichthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271947.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Snake Eel live?
- The Dusky Snake Eel (Ophichthus cylindroideus) is typically found at 24–46 m.
- Is the Dusky Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Snake Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Snake Eel get?
- The Dusky Snake Eel grows to about 93.3 cm.