Shrimp Eel
Ophichthus gomesii
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–450 m
- Max size: 91.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long burrowing eel of soft bottoms, the shrimp eel is the most common eel on Florida shrimp grounds. It ranges from bays and backwaters out to offshore banks and can stretch to about 90 centimetres, though it rarely ends up on a plate.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Ophichthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271955.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shrimp Eel live?
- The Shrimp Eel (Ophichthus gomesii) is typically found at 1–450 m.
- Is the Shrimp Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Shrimp Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shrimp Eel get?
- The Shrimp Eel grows to about 91.4 cm.