Spotted Snake eel
Myrichthys maculosus
Neptune’s rating:
51- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish150 L
- OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean
- pH7.5 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
- VibrancyModerately Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Spotted Snake eel
The Spotted Snake Eel (Myrichthys maculosus) is characterized by its elongated, snake-like body with a distinctive spotted pattern, primarily in shades of brown and white. It is native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. This eel species features a pointed snout and is not commonly known or widely kept in the aquarium hobby, partly due to its specific habitat requirements and size.