Image Bank - Fishes
Serpent Eel
Reference |
IB0754 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Snake Eels and Worm Eels - OPHICHTHIDAE |
Common Name |
Serpent Eel |
Scientific Name |
Ophisurus serpens |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The widely distributed Serpent Eel is the largest member of this family and can exceed 2.5 m in length. They are more active at night, emerging to feed on small fishes and crustaceans. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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