Stippled Spoon-nose Eel
NameStippled Spoon-nose Eel
Scientific NameEchiophis intertinctus
Common NamesStippled Spoon-nose Eel, Spotted Spoon-nose Eel, Spotted Snake Eel, Stippled Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Brazil
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge triggers, Large groupers, Snappers, Other large, robust, non-aggressive fish
Description
The Stippled Spoon-nose Eel is a large, predatory snake eel known for its distinctive spoon-shaped snout and mottled or stippled body pattern. It is a burrowing species that spends much of its time hidden in sandy substrates, ambushing unsuspecting prey. This eel requires a large aquarium with a deep sand bed.
