African Spoon-Nose Eel
Mystriophis rostellatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: to 40 m
- Max size: 1.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This snake eel burrows tail first into sand and mud across lagoons and coastal shallows down to about 40 metres, leaving only its spoon shaped snout exposed. It hunts small fishes, crabs and shrimps, striking from the safety of its burrow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Mystriophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281612.
FAQ
- How deep does the African Spoon-Nose Eel live?
- The African Spoon-Nose Eel (Mystriophis rostellatus) is typically found at to 40 m.
- Is the African Spoon-Nose Eel dangerous to divers?
- The African Spoon-Nose Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the African Spoon-Nose Eel get?
- The African Spoon-Nose Eel grows to about 1.4 m.