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The Black-tailed thrush eel (Moringua javanica) is a brackish-water fish of the family Moringuidae that grows up to 120 cm.
Description
The Java spaghetti eel is a worm eel (Moringuidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has an extremely thin, worm-shaped body with small eyes and strongly reduced fins, adapted to a burrowing existence. It lives buried in sand and mud bottoms of shallow coastal waters and estuaries. Head-first it bores through the sediment and hunts small invertebrates and small fishes. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black-tailed thrush eel?
The Black-tailed thrush eel has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Extremely thin, worm-shaped body; burrowing inhabitant of sandy and muddy bottoms.
Where does the Black-tailed thrush eel live?
The Black-tailed thrush eel lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; sandy and muddy bottoms.
How big does the Black-tailed thrush eel get?
The Black-tailed thrush eel grows to a maximum of about 120 cm.
Is the Black-tailed thrush eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Black-tailed thrush eel is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Black-tailed thrush eel edible?
The Black-tailed thrush eel is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Moringua
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