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The Wormlike spaghetti eel (Neoconger vermiformis) is a saltwater fish of the family Moringuidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The wormlike spaghetti eel is a spaghetti eel (Moringuidae) from shallow sandy and coastal water of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an extremely slender, worm-like, pale to brown body with strongly reduced fins and small eyes. As a burrowing bottom-dweller it lives buried deep in sand and mud and snaps at small invertebrates and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Wormlike spaghetti eel?
The Wormlike spaghetti eel has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Wormlike spaghetti eel live?
The Wormlike spaghetti eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: Colombia, Mexico, Panama
How big does the Wormlike spaghetti eel get?
The Wormlike spaghetti eel grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Wormlike spaghetti eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Wormlike spaghetti 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.
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Same genus Neoconger
More from the family Moringuidae
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