Scientific name : Myrichthys maculosus
Family : Ophichthidae (snake eels, 330 species)
Size : Up to 100 cm
Distribution : Tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean, from the Red Sea to Panama
Biology : Snake eels are spotted or striped in color, mimicking the appearance of sea kraits, extremely venomous sea snakes. They feed on crustaceans and fish, including other eels.
IUCN status : Not assessed