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Short tail worm eel

Scolecenchelys brevicaudata

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
31.399999618530273 cm
Depth Range
?-246m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 31.399999618530273 cm
Depth Range ?-246m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-246m
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Taxonomy

Order Anguilliformes (Eels)
Family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels)
Species Scolecenchelys brevicaudata

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Short tail worm eel get?
Short tail worm eel can grow up to 31.399999618530273 cm long.
What family does Short tail worm eel belong to?
Short tail worm eel (Scolecenchelys brevicaudata) belongs to the family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).

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