Image Bank - Fishes
Common Worm Eel
Reference |
IB0724 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Worm Eels - MORINGUIDAE |
Common Name |
Common Worm Eel |
Scientific Name |
Moringua microchir |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Worm Eels grow to a maximum length of about 1.2 m with the females much larger than the males. Although quite common in Australia, Worm Eels are rarely seen due to their habit of burrowing into sandy or muddy bottoms. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |