Down's worm eel
Scolecenchelys australis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-50m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Familia | Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) |
| Especies | Scolecenchelys australis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Down's worm eel get?
Down's worm eel can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Down's worm eel belong to?
Down's worm eel (Scolecenchelys australis) belongs to the family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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