Banded snake eel
Myrichthys colubrinus
Neptune’s rating:
51- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH7.5 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Banded snake eel
The Banded snake eel (Myrichthys colubrinus) is a marine species characterized by its elongated, serpentine body with a distinctive pattern of black and white or yellowish bands. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, it resembles a snake, aiding in its camouflage among reefs and sandy bottoms. Despite its striking appearance, it is not particularly well-known in the aquarium hobby, likely due to its specific care requirements and natural habitat.