Galapagos Snake Eel
Quassiremus evionthas
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 71 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A snake eel of sand flats and rocky ground around the Galapagos, it burrows and slides beneath sand and gravel rubble. It can reach about seventy centimetres yet spends much of its life hidden below the surface.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Quassiremus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282533.
FAQ
- How deep does the Galapagos Snake Eel live?
- The Galapagos Snake Eel (Quassiremus evionthas) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Galapagos Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Galapagos Snake Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Galapagos Snake Eel get?
- The Galapagos Snake Eel grows to about 71 cm.