Goldspotted Eel
Myrichthys ocellatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: to 15 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The goldspotted eel threads through rocky and coral areas and seagrass near islands, sometimes burrowing beneath the sand. It forages at night and feeds mainly on crabs, reaching about a metre in length.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Myrichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275486.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goldspotted Eel live?
- The Goldspotted Eel (Myrichthys ocellatus) is typically found at to 15 m.
- Is the Goldspotted Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Goldspotted Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goldspotted Eel get?
- The Goldspotted Eel grows to about 1.1 m.