Ophichthidae Collection

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Crocodile Snake Eel buried in sand - Sampiri 2 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Henshaws snake eel (Brachysomophis henshawi) burried in the sand, Sulu sea, Philippines

A tiny cleaner shrimp removes parasites from a Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) on a sandy seafloor in Indonesia

Sharptaiil Eel searches for food on the ocean floor, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Marbled snake eel emerging from black volcanic sand
Marbled snake eel (Callechelys marmorata) emerging from black volcanic sand, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sharptail Eel searching for food, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Sharptail eel searching for food at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Close-up of a blacksaddle snake eel head, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A Black-finned snake eel pokes its head out of a sandy seafloor
A Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) pokes its head out of a sandy seafloor in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Sharptaiil Eel searchs the reef for food, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Highfin Snake-eel (Ophichthus altipennis) adult, head at hole entrance in sand, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, December

Stargazer Snake Eel (Brachysomophis cirrocheilos) adult, close-up of head, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Napoleon Snake-eel (Ophichthus bonaparti) adult, buried in black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Apterichtus caecus, European finless eel
Ff. 173. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated muraena caeca and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Dark-shouldered Snake-eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) adult, swimming over reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

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"Discover the Enigmatic Ophichthidae: A Fascinating Family of Eels" Henshaws snake eel (Brachysomophis henshawi) finds solace buried in the sand, showcasing its remarkable camouflage skills in the depths of Sulu Sea. Witness a delicate dance of symbiosis as a tiny cleaner shrimp meticulously removes parasites from a Black-finned snake eel, ensuring both species thrive harmoniously. Sharptail Eel fearlessly explores the ocean floor, diligently searching for its next meal amidst an underwater landscape teeming with life and hidden treasures. Like a mesmerizing apparition emerging from black volcanic sand, behold the graceful beauty of a Marbled snake eel as it gracefully reveals itself to the world. Under cover of darkness, Sharptail Eel embarks on nocturnal adventures, tirelessly scouring for sustenance while most creatures rest beneath starlit waves. Get up close and personal with the enigmatic blacksaddle snake eel as we unveil its intricate head structure during an immersive dive in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Marvel at nature's artistry as a Marbled snake eel elegantly emerges from black volcanic sand like an ethereal creature born out of mythical tales. Peek into their mysterious world as a Black-finned snake eel playfully pokes its head out from sandy seafloor hideouts - always curious about what lies beyond their secret abode. Delicate yet essential, witness how a tiny cleaner shrimp selflessly tends to a Black-finned snake eel's well-being by removing bothersome parasites that threaten its health and vitality. Join us on an expedition through vibrant reefs where Sharptail Eels embark on relentless quests for food - masters of adaptation navigating their way through diverse marine ecosystems.