Indo-Pacific slender worm-eel
Scolecenchelys gymnota
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Saltwater
Overview
Indo-Pacific slender worm-eel (Scolecenchelys gymnota) is a marine fish of the family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 38 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–30 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 38.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 0-30m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
0-30m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| 科 | Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) |
| 物种 | Scolecenchelys gymnota |
常见问题
How big does Indo-Pacific slender worm-eel get?
Indo-Pacific slender worm-eel can grow up to 38.0 cm long.
What family does Indo-Pacific slender worm-eel belong to?
Indo-Pacific slender worm-eel (Scolecenchelys gymnota) belongs to the family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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