Longfin Snake Eel

Pisodonophis cancrivorus

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

20 m

Description

Pisodonophis cancrivorus is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by John Richardson in 1848. Other names: Longfin Snake-eel. Description Teeth are molariform, multiserial on jaws, intermaxillary and vomer. Dorsal fin is with broad dark edge. Dorsal fin beginning above pectora... Read more in Seabook

Locations

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Colors

brown

grey

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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