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Snake or Eel? For a long time I thought that this was a Sea Krait. Even though I saw some differences, I never did any research. What I now believe I have shot here is Myrichthys Colubrinus / Harlequin Snake Eel. This photo was taken in Madang, Papua New Guinea. Harlequin Snake Eel,Myrichthys colubrinus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Snake or Eel?

For a long time I thought that this was a Sea Krait. Even though I saw some differences, I never did any research. What I now believe I have shot here is Myrichthys Colubrinus / Harlequin Snake Eel. This photo was taken in Madang, Papua New Guinea.

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    Great shot Matt. Posted 3 years ago

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The Harlequin Snake Eel

''Myrichthys colubrinus'' is a snake eel from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 97 cm in length.

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Similar species: Eels
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Uploaded Mar 11, 2020. Captured Jan 1, 2014 06:38.
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  • HERO
  • f/2.8
  • 1/120s
  • ISO182
  • 5mm