Pacific Spoon-nose Eel
NamePacific Spoon-nose Eel
Scientific NameCallechelys marmorata
Common NamesMarbled Snake Eel, Marbled Spoon-nose Eel, Pacific Spoon-nose Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, French Polynesia, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Groupers, Robust Triggers (with caution), Other large, non-aggressive fish too big to be prey
Description
The Pacific Spoon-nose Eel, also known as the Marbled Snake Eel, is a nocturnal, burrowing eel found in sandy or silty substrates of the Indo-Pacific. It possesses a distinctive blunt, spoon-like snout and a mottled, camouflaged body pattern, allowing it to blend seamlessly with its environment. This predatory eel ambushes small fish and crustaceans from its buried position, making it an unsuitable tankmate for smaller species.
