Panama Worm Eel [Syringothyas hildebrandi]
Description
The Panama Worm Eel, or Syringothyas hildebrandi, is a species of eel in the family Ophichthidae. It is endemic to the eastern Pacific Ocean, particularly around Panama. This species lives in sandy or muddy sea bottoms, often in shallow waters. The Panama Worm Eel is characterized by its slender, elongated body with a small head. It has a long, narrow, worm-like form, and is typically brown or grayish in color. This eel is a nocturnal predator, feeding on small benthic invertebrates and is known for burrowing in the sand during the day.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Duckbill Eels
Nettastomatidae
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| Genus |
Slender Duckbill Eels
Congriscus
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