Large Spotted Snake Eel

Pale red salmon in color, yellow spots on head, yellowish ocelli with dark margins on body (Ref. 3972). Gill opening ventral (Ref. 37816).Description: Characterized by head length 10.5 in TL; depth of body about 22 in TL; dorsal fin origin slightly anterior to middle of pectoral fin; conical teeth, uniserial in jaws and vomer (Ref. 90102).

Vertebrae: 141 - 148

Inhabits sand near coral reefs (Ref. 37816, 48635). Also found in rubble bottoms in 2-25 m (Ref 90102).