Snake Eel
Apterichtus australis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 12–100 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender snake eel that burrows into sand among rock and coral, it has been dredged from depths between 12 and 100 metres. The largest one measured stretched to about 57 centimetres, and like its relatives it pushes through the seabed snout first.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Apterichtus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 389167.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snake Eel live?
- The Snake Eel (Apterichtus australis) is typically found at 12–100 m.
- Is the Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Snake Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Snake Eel get?
- The Snake Eel grows to about 40 cm.