Whitenose Snake Eel
Myrichthys paleracio
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 25–35 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A slender snake eel close to half a metre long, it lives among rubble, sand and small coral heads between twenty five and thirty five metres. Rather than burrowing it swims slowly in the open, nose down, hunting small fishes and crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Myrichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712416.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitenose Snake Eel live?
- The Whitenose Snake Eel (Myrichthys paleracio) is typically found at 25–35 m.
- Is the Whitenose Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Whitenose Snake Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitenose Snake Eel get?
- The Whitenose Snake Eel grows to about 50 cm.