Fishing for Dark-shouldered snake eel

Ophichthus cephalozona

The Dark-shouldered snake eel is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctive dark markings near the head. It inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms in tropical marine environments. Typically reaching up to 30 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. This nocturnal predator often burrows into the substrate to ambush prey. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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