Freckled Snake Eel
NameFreckled Snake Eel
Scientific NameMyrichthys maculosus
Common NamesFreckled Snake Eel, Spotted Snake Eel, Leopard Eel, Tiger Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Angelfish, Lionfish, Groupers, Triggerfish (non-aggressive types)
Description
The Freckled Snake Eel is a distinctive saltwater eel characterized by its elongated body covered in numerous black spots on a white or yellowish background. It is a nocturnal predator that typically burrows into sandy substrates, leaving only its head exposed to ambush prey. This species requires a large aquarium with a deep sand bed.
