The Galzin's garden eel (Gorgasia galzini) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 53 cm.
Description
Galzin's garden eel is a garden eel (Congridae) from shallow, clear sandy water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a very slender, eel-like body. It lives in colonies in which each eel sits tail-first in a self-dug vertical tube in the sand; with its forebody rising upright from the bottom it snaps at drifting zooplankton and withdraws lightning-fast into its tube when threatened. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Galzin's garden eel?
The Galzin's garden eel has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Galzin's garden eel live?
The Galzin's garden eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Galzin's garden eel get?
The Galzin's garden eel grows to a maximum of about 53 cm. On average the species is around 33 cm.
Is the Galzin's garden eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Galzin's garden eel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gorgasia
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