Indo-Pacific Slender Worm-Eel
Scolecenchelys gymnota
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender worm eel that burrows through loose sand and fine gravel in inshore waters, it stays hidden on the bottom. It reaches about 38 centimetres and hunts small fishes and crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Scolecenchelys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282715.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indo-Pacific Slender Worm-Eel live?
- The Indo-Pacific Slender Worm-Eel (Scolecenchelys gymnota) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Indo-Pacific Slender Worm-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Indo-Pacific Slender Worm-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indo-Pacific Slender Worm-Eel get?
- The Indo-Pacific Slender Worm-Eel grows to about 38 cm.