Long-Nostril Snake Eel

Phyllophichthus xenodontus

42 cm
Long-Nostril Snake Eel

The Flappy Snake-eel (Phyllophichthus xenodontus) is a marine species classified within the family Ophichthidae, commonly referred to as worm or snake eels. It represents the sole species within the genus Phyllophichthus. The species was first described by ichthyologist William Alonzo Gosline III in 1951. The Flappy Snake-eel is indigenous to tropical regions of the Indo-Pacific, with its distribution including East Africa, the Hawaiian Islands, the Marquesan Islands, the Society Islands (🇵🇫 French Polynesia), the Caroline Islands, and the 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands. This eel typically resides at depths ranging from 8 to 30 meters and is commonly associated with reef environments and inshore waters. It is characterized by a benthic lifestyle and has the capability to form burrows. Male specimens of this species can attain a maximum total length of 42 centimeters.

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Last Update: October 26, 2024

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