The Spotted garden eel (Gorgasia punctata) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The Spotted garden eel is a garden eel (Congridae) from shallow sandy water of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm but is very thin and thread-like, with large eyes. It lives in colonies, each animal anchored by its rear in a self-dug burrow in the sand while the forebody reaches into the current to snap passing zooplankton; when in danger it withdraws entirely. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spotted garden eel?
The Spotted garden eel has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Spotted garden eel live?
The Spotted garden eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Spotted garden eel get?
The Spotted garden eel grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Spotted garden eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Spotted garden eel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gorgasia
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