Fishing for Manetail snake eel

Ophichthus urolophus

The Manetail snake eel is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctive tail resembling a mane. It inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds of tropical and subtropical oceans. Typically reaching lengths of 24 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on small crustaceans and fish. This eel is nocturnal, often burrowing into the substrate during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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