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Spotted snake eel - Ophichthus ophis Here she is out of its burrow.<br /> Diving in Sal, Cabo Verde. Cape Verde,Fall,Geotagged,Ophichthus ophis Click/tap to enlarge

Spotted snake eel - Ophichthus ophis

Here she is out of its burrow.
Diving in Sal, Cabo Verde.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    So pretty! It's amazing how they dig the burrows. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Patomarazul's profile
      Patomarazul
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      Yes, they must have a lot of strength on that tail! Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        For sure! Posted 2 years ago

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The Spotted Snake Eel

"Ophichthus ophis", the spotted snake eel, is an eel in the family Ophichthidae. It was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, originally under the genus "Muraena".

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Similar species: Eels
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Uploaded Dec 16, 2022. Captured Nov 9, 2022 10:55 in H3MP+MP Santa Maria, Cape Verde.
country flag of Cabo Verde Explore Cabo Verde 159 150 0
  • TG-5
  • f/3.2
  • 1/640s
  • ISO100
  • 5.87mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.