SPOTTED SNAKE EEL

Ophichthus ophis

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Ophichthus ophis (Linnaeus, 1758) Ophichthus ophis (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Lives in a permanent burrow, often in very shallow water. Heads protrude diagonally from the sand. Nocturnal. Feeds on octopus and fish (Ref. 5217). Bold and easily approached. Feared by fishers (Ref. 9710). Rarely consumed (Ref. 3795).