Yellow Snake Eel
NameYellow Snake Eel
Scientific NameMyrichthys breviceps
Common NamesYellow Snake Eel, Shorthead Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)36
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Tangs, Triggerfish (select species), Groupers, Lionfish
Description
The Yellow Snake Eel is a fascinating burrowing marine fish characterized by its yellow body adorned with dark spots. It spends most of its time hidden in sandy substrates, emerging primarily to hunt for small fish and invertebrates. This species requires a deep sand bed in an aquarium to allow for its natural burrowing behavior.
