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Acned snake eel

Acned snake eel

Leuropharus lasiops

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
17,0 cm
Familia

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Leuropharus lasiops is a saltwater snake eel reaching about 17 cm, found in marine habitats. Like other snake eels, it has an elongated body and burrows into sandy or muddy substrates on the seafloor.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 17,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
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Taxonomy

Orden Anguilliformes (Eels)
Familia Ophichthidae (Snake Eels)
Especies Leuropharus lasiops

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does Acned snake eel get?
Acned snake eel can grow up to 17.0 cm long.
What family does Acned snake eel belong to?
Acned snake eel (Leuropharus lasiops) belongs to the family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).

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