Slender Finless Eel
NameSlender Finless Eel
Scientific NameApterichtus klazingai
Common NamesSlender Finless Eel, Klazinger's Finless Eel, Slender Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger gobies, Blennies, Angelfish, Tangs, Hawkfish
Description
The Slender Finless Eel is a unique marine snake eel characterized by its elongated, cylindrical body and lack of fins. It spends most of its time burrowed in soft sand or gravel, with only its head protruding, waiting to ambush prey. Its coloration typically ranges from pale white to yellowish with mottled brown or orange markings.
