Tiger Snake Eel

Myrichthys tigrinus

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

60 m

Description

Myrichthys tigrinus is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). Other names: Spotted snake-eel or Spotted tiger snake eel.  Descritpion It has an elongated cylindrical body that taper toward the tail. It has a cream coloration with large black oval spots in a giraffe pattern. It ha... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Costa Rica Cocos Island Peru Malpelo Island Costa Rica West +17 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

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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