The Lipped snake eel (Schismorhynchus labialis) is a saltwater fish of the family Ophichthidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Lipped snake eel is a snake eel (Ophichthidae) from deeper sand and mud water around Australia and the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a smooth, snake-like, grey-brown body with confluent dorsal, tail and anal fins. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it shelters in burrows and crevices or buried in sediment by day and hunts small fish, crustaceans and worms at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lipped snake eel?
The Lipped snake eel has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Lipped snake eel live?
The Lipped snake eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Lipped snake eel get?
The Lipped snake eel grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Lipped snake eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Lipped snake eel is harmless to humans.
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