Speckled Worm Eel
NameSpeckled Worm Eel
Scientific NameMyrophis punctatus
Common NamesSpeckled Worm Eel, Spotted Worm Eel, Punctate Worm Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)25
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger brackish water fish, Robust gobies, Archerfish (larger species, with caution), Monos (larger species, with caution)
Description
The Speckled Worm Eel is a slender, elongated fish characterized by its light body covered in small dark speckles. This nocturnal species is a burrower, preferring sandy or muddy substrates in estuarine and coastal marine environments. It is a predatory eel, primarily feeding on small invertebrates and fish.
