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Crocodile Snake Eel

Brachysomophis crocodilinus

Seabook: Crocodile Snake Eel

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Max Weight

Max Depth

30 m

Description

Brachysomophis crocodilinus is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by Edward Turner Bennett in 1833. The species epithet "crocodilinus", as well as the common name, refer to the species' crocodilian appearance. The Crocodile snake eel is used in Chinese medicine. ... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
brown
red

Habitat and Environment

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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