The Intermediate thrush-eel (Moringua ferruginea) is a saltwater fish of the family Moringuidae that grows up to 140 cm.
Description
The rusty spaghetti eel is a strikingly thin, worm-like eel from the Indo-Pacific, ranging from East Africa to Easter Island and from the Ryukyu Islands to Australia. The species grows to about 140 cm but stays very slender, with strongly reduced, far rearward-set fins. As a burrowing species it lives buried in sandy bottoms of reefs and shallow coastal water to about 40 metres depth. It feeds on small bottom animals. The fish is harmless to humans; owing to insufficient data the IUCN lists the species as Data Deficient (DD).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Intermediate thrush-eel?
The Intermediate thrush-eel has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Intermediate thrush-eel live?
The Intermediate thrush-eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Intermediate thrush-eel get?
The Intermediate thrush-eel grows to a maximum of about 140 cm.
Is the Intermediate thrush-eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Intermediate thrush-eel is harmless to humans.
Is the Intermediate thrush-eel edible?
The Intermediate thrush-eel is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Moringua
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