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Crocodile Snake Eel (Brachysomophis_crocodilinus) Dauin, Oct 4, 2012.<br /> A quite ugly but nonetheless interesting eel. Whitish to brown, often with drak flecks. Head flattened and not deeply depressed behind eyes. Eyes set far forward on snout. Branched skin flaps along upper lip. Length up to 85 cm.<br /> Habitat:Solitary, buries in sand with only head protruding. This way, ambushes its prey. Found in sand patches in 1-15 m. From Madagascar to French Polynesia, SW Japan and Australia. Brachysomophis crocodilinus,Crocodile snake eel,Geotagged,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Crocodile Snake Eel (Brachysomophis_crocodilinus)

Dauin, Oct 4, 2012.
A quite ugly but nonetheless interesting eel. Whitish to brown, often with drak flecks. Head flattened and not deeply depressed behind eyes. Eyes set far forward on snout. Branched skin flaps along upper lip. Length up to 85 cm.
Habitat:Solitary, buries in sand with only head protruding. This way, ambushes its prey. Found in sand patches in 1-15 m. From Madagascar to French Polynesia, SW Japan and Australia.

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    That actually looks terrifying! Posted 9 years ago
  2. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Yes, it is like a nightmare coming out of the sand! haha :-) Posted 9 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Whoa, that is scary, yet interesting! Posted 9 years ago

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The Crocodile snake eel

The Crocodile snake eel is an eel in the family Ophichthidae . It was described by Edward Turner Bennett in 1833. It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the Indo-Pacific, including East Africa, the Society Islands, Japan, and Australia. Males can reach a maximum total length of 120 centimetres. It dwells at a depth range of 0–30 metres , and inhabits coral reefs. It forms burrows in sand and lies in wait to ambush prey, leaving only its eyes exposed. Its diet consists of octopuses, species.. more

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Uploaded Dec 30, 2015. Captured in Unnamed Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
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