Fin's Fish Guide
The Onestripe eel (Aprognathodon platyventris) is a saltwater fish of the family Ophichthidae that grows up to 46 cm.
Description
The onestripe snake-eel is a small snake eel from coastal and reef water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 46 cm and has a long, slender, worm-like, scaleless body with a conspicuous dark longitudinal stripe. As a bottom-dweller it lives hidden in sand and seagrass bottoms of shallow water, where it burrows and searches at night for small worms and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Onestripe eel?
The Onestripe eel has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Worm-like body with a dark longitudinal stripe; burrowing snake eel
Where does the Onestripe eel live?
The Onestripe eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic
How big does the Onestripe eel get?
The Onestripe eel grows to a maximum of about 46 cm.
Is the Onestripe eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Onestripe eel is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Onestripe eel edible?
The Onestripe eel is not usually eaten.
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