Ophichthus melanoporus

Eels and others

  • Spotted snake eel
  • Gefleckter Schlangenaal
  • Gevlekte slangaal
  • Serpentine tachetée
  • Safio manchado

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 140 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may bite
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest