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Many-eyed Snake Eel
Ophichthus polyophthalmus
6.95026, 125.67
Field Notes
Description:
This snake eel is distinctive because of its relatively large, yellow spots across its entire body. It feeds on small fish and invertebrates, and grows to a length of about 35cm. Also known as Large-spotted Snake Eel.
Habitat:
Found singly, usually buried in the sand or rubble near coral reefs, with just the head showing. It can be found across the Indo-Pacific region.
Notes:
Spotted this eel at a depth of about 40 feet, off the coast of Talikud Island (dive site: Dayang Beach).
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 29, 2011
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