The Smallfin worm eel (Pseudomyrophis micropinna) is a saltwater fish of the family Ophichthidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The smallfin worm eel is a snake eel (Ophichthidae) from shallow to deeper sand and mud water of the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a very slender, worm-like, pale body with a small head and a pointed tail with which it burrows backwards into soft sediment. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it lies hidden by day and searches for small invertebrates and worms at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Smallfin worm eel?
The Smallfin worm eel has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Smallfin worm eel live?
The Smallfin worm eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Smallfin worm eel get?
The Smallfin worm eel grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Smallfin worm eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Smallfin worm eel is harmless to humans.
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