Napoleon snake eel
📖 Overview
Inhabits sand flats of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of over 20 m . Burrowing species of inshore waters . Feeds on small fishes, and probably crustaceans . Only the head is usually visible from the sand during the day . Solitary in sand (Ref 90102). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 86942.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 156 - 164. Golden yellow to cream with 18-27 prominent black saddles, a few meeting below . Dorsal and anal margin with irregular spots and golden marbling and spots on snout and head . Body broadly banded with black and white . : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Napoleon snake eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical South Africa, then from Mauritius to Indonesia; north to Japan, south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, and probably crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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