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Banded Snake Eel
Leiuranus semicinctus
Marbled Snake Eel
Callechelys marmorata
- Max size
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- Max depth
- 37 m
- Found in
- 66 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellow
- Body shape
- Anguilliform
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots
Callechelys marmorata is a benthic Marine fish belonging to the family Ophichthidae which refers to serpentine in shape fishes.
Description
The Marbled snake eel is a medium sized fish which grows up to 87 cm. Body is yellowish white, speckled and spotted with darker coalescing spots. Vertebrae: 174 - 183.
Distribution
It is widely distributed throughout the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, Red Sea included, to the western Pacific Ocean.
Habitat
It inhabits the sandy and muddy bottoms close to coastal reef from 1 until 37 m depth. The Marbled snake eel has a nocturnal activity.
Similar species
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Crocodile Snake Eel
Brachysomophis crocodilinus
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Giant Snake Eel
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Ophichthus altipennis
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Napoleon Snake Eel
Ophichthus bonaparti
Questions
Is Marbled Snake Eel dangerous?
Marbled Snake Eel has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Marbled Snake Eel?
How deep does Marbled Snake Eel live?
Marbled Snake Eel can be found at depths of up to 37 meters.
