The Convict snake eel[2] (Leiuranus versicolor) is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[3] It was described by John Richardson in 1848.[4] It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the Pacific Ocean, including Palau, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Norfolk Island. It dwells at a depth range of 3–18 metres, and forms burrows in the soft bottoms of inshore regions. Males can reach a maximum total length of 75.4 centimetres.[3]
The Convict snake eel (Leiuranus versicolor) is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by John Richardson in 1848. It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the Pacific Ocean, including Palau, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Norfolk Island. It dwells at a depth range of 3–18 metres, and forms burrows in the soft bottoms of inshore regions. Males can reach a maximum total length of 75.4 centimetres.
Leiuranus versicolor Leiuranus generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Ophichthidae familian sailkatzen da.
Leiuranus versicolor Leiuranus generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Ophichthidae familian sailkatzen da.
Leiuranus versicolor is een straalvinnige vissensoort uit de familie van de slangalen (Ophichthidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1848 door Richardson.
Bronnen, noten en/of referenties
