Fowler's Snake Eel
Ophichthus fowleri
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–155 m
- Max size: 92 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A burrowing snake eel that hides head down in soft bottoms, Fowler's snake eel has been taken from a shallow tidepool at night and from depths as great as a hundred and fifty five metres. It grows to nearly a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Ophichthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 299743.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fowler's Snake Eel live?
- The Fowler's Snake Eel (Ophichthus fowleri) is typically found at 0–155 m.
- Is the Fowler's Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Fowler's Snake Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fowler's Snake Eel get?
- The Fowler's Snake Eel grows to about 92 cm.