The Pacific mud eel (Pythonichthys asodes) is a saltwater fish of the family Heterenchelyidae that grows up to 47 cm.
Description
The Pacific mud eel is an eel from the eastern Pacific, off the coast of Central and South America. The species grows to about 47 cm and has a thick, snake-like, scaleless body with a small head and very small eyes. As a burrowing bottom-dweller it lives in soft muddy bottoms of shallow coastal water and hunts small bottom animals from cover. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pacific mud eel?
The Pacific mud eel has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Pacific mud eel live?
The Pacific mud eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Pacific mud eel get?
The Pacific mud eel grows to a maximum of about 47 cm.
Is the Pacific mud eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Pacific mud eel is harmless to humans.
Is the Pacific mud eel edible?
The Pacific mud eel is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pythonichthys
More from the family Heterenchelyidae
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