Halfband Snake Eel
Malvoliophis pinguis
- Group: Eel
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A burrowing snake eel of soft bottoms across the continental shelf and inshore waters, it spends much of its time hidden in the sediment. Like others of its kind it backs tail first into the mud, leaving little more than its head exposed to watch for passing prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Malvoliophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281516.
FAQ
- Is the Halfband Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Halfband Snake Eel is harmless to divers.