The Sharpsnout snake eel (Apterichtus klazingai) is a saltwater fish of the family Ophichthidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The sharpsnout snake eel is a snake eel (Ophichthidae) from coastal and reef-lagoon water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a very slender, snake-shaped, pale, finless-looking body with a pointed snout and tail tip with which it burrows backwards into sand. As a burrowing bottom-dweller it lies buried by day and hunts small crustaceans and worms at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sharpsnout snake eel?
The Sharpsnout snake eel has a snake-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Sharpsnout snake eel live?
The Sharpsnout snake eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Sharpsnout snake eel get?
The Sharpsnout snake eel grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Sharpsnout snake eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Sharpsnout snake eel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Apterichtus
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