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