Sharpsnout Snake Eel
NameSharpsnout Snake Eel
Scientific NameMyrichthys breviceps
Common NamesSharpsnout Snake Eel, Short-headed Snake Eel, Shorthead Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Angelfish, Tangs, Lionfish, Hawkfish, Triggerfish (select species), Groupers (select species)
Description
The Sharpsnout Snake Eel is a reclusive marine fish known for its distinctive pointed snout and spotted pattern. It spends most of its time burrowed in sandy substrates, emerging primarily to hunt for small fish and crustaceans. This species requires a deep sand bed in an aquarium to thrive.
