The Slantlip eel (Caralophia loxochila) is a saltwater fish of the family Ophichthidae that grows up to 46 cm.
Description
The slantlip eel is a snake eel from the western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas to the Caribbean. The species grows to about 46 cm and has a very elongate, snake-like, light brown body with a slanted lower lip, from which the species takes its name. As a bottom-dweller it digs burrows in sandy and seagrass bottoms of shallow coastal waters, where it hunts small bottom animals from cover. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slantlip eel?
The Slantlip eel has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Slantlip eel live?
The Slantlip eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Slantlip eel get?
The Slantlip eel grows to a maximum of about 46 cm.
Is the Slantlip eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Slantlip eel is harmless to humans.
Is the Slantlip eel edible?
The Slantlip eel is not usually eaten.
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