Crocodile Snake Eel
NameCrocodile Snake Eel
Scientific NameBrachysomophis crocodilinus
Common NamesCrocodile Snake Eel, Crocodile Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Hawaii
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge groupers, Large triggerfish (with caution), Other large, robust, and fast-moving fish too big to be eaten
Description
The Crocodile Snake Eel is a large, predatory marine eel known for its distinctive crocodile-like snout and sharp teeth. It is an ambush predator that spends most of its time buried in sandy or silty substrates, waiting for unsuspecting prey. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend seamlessly with its environment.
