Ahlia egmontis

Eels and others

  • Key worm eel

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Rare species.
  • Hides among algae.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides among algae.
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 38 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

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