Heteroconger hassi

Eels and others

Spotted garden-eel
Ohrfleck-Röhrenaal
Anguille jardinière mouchetée
Anguila jardinera punteada
Anguilla giardiniera maculata

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
The species can be found between 3 and 45 Meters.
Rare species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Lives in large groups
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!