Magnificent Snake Eel
Myrichthys magnificus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–262 m
- Max size: 78 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A snake eel that burrows through sand and coral with a stiff pointed tail, common in shallow water and now and then seen at the surface. It reaches close to eighty centimetres and shelters in crevices and soft bottoms between dives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Myrichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275485.
FAQ
- How deep does the Magnificent Snake Eel live?
- The Magnificent Snake Eel (Myrichthys magnificus) is typically found at 1–262 m.
- Is the Magnificent Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Magnificent Snake Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Magnificent Snake Eel get?
- The Magnificent Snake Eel grows to about 78 cm.