Myrichthys pardalis

Eels and others

Leopard eel
Goldflecken Schlangenaal
Serpenton Léopard
Carmelita

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 motionless in its environment
The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
Rare species.
Hides in the sand.
Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
Hides in the sand.
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 65 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Crabs -

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food