Finny sand-eel
Lamnostoma orientale
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 36,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-10m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-10m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Famille | Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) |
| Espèces | Lamnostoma orientale |
Foire aux questions
How big does Finny sand-eel get?
Finny sand-eel can grow up to 36.0 cm long.
Where is Finny sand-eel found?
Estuaries
What family does Finny sand-eel belong to?
Finny sand-eel (Lamnostoma orientale) belongs to the family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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