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Banded Snake Eel
Leiuranus semicinctus
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Ocellated Snake Eel
Ophichthus polyophthalmus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Found in
- 19 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- brownyellowred
- Body shape
- Anguilliform
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots
Ophichthus polyophthalmus is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by Pieter Bleeker in 1864.
Description
Males can reach a maximum total length of 62.5 centimetres (24.6 in). It is pale red salmon in color, yellow spots on head, yellowish ocelli with dark margins on body. Gill opening ventral.
Distribution
It is a tropical, marine and freshwater-dwelling eel which is known from the Indo-Pacific, including East Africa and the Hawaiian Islands.
Habitat
It dwells at a depth range of 2 to 25 metres (6.6 to 82.0 ft), and inhabits sand and rubble sediments near coral reefs
Similar species
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Crocodile Snake Eel
Brachysomophis crocodilinus
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Giant Snake Eel
Ophisurus serpens
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Highfin Snake Eel
Ophichthus altipennis
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Longfin Snake Eel
Pisodonophis cancrivorus
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Marbled Snake Eel
Callechelys marmorata
Questions
Is Ocellated Snake Eel dangerous?
Ocellated Snake Eel has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Ocellated Snake Eel?
How deep does Ocellated Snake Eel live?
Ocellated Snake Eel can be found at depths of up to 25 meters.
