Harlequin Snake Eel (species: Myrichthys colubrinus) in Cook Islands (Gaia Guide)
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Myrichthys colubrinus
Harlequin Snake Eel


©Nhobgood - Власна робота: Harlequin Snake Eel (Myrichthys colubrinus)

©David Witherall and Hannah Kirwan: Harlequin Snake Eel (Myrichthys colubrinus), Upolu Reef, Ocean Freedom

©Ken Clifton: Harlequin Snake Eel (Myrichthys colubrinus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Anguilliformes
Family Ophichthidae
Genus Myrichthys
Species Myrichthys colubrinus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 97 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • Up to 35 m

Synonyms

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Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Adults occur in shallow sandy flats and seagrass beds. (Fishbase)

Diet

They feed on small fishes and crustaceans. (Fishbase)

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