description Atlantic spaghetti eel Overview
The Atlantic spaghetti eel, Moringua edwardsi, is a marine eel in the family Moringuidae, the worm or spaghetti eels. It occurs in the western Atlantic from Bermuda, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas to northern South America, and has a slender cylindrical body with a projecting lower jaw. Young fish and females burrow in sandy tide pools or reef areas, while males may live deeper. ([FishBase](https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Moringua-edwardsi))
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What is the Atlantic spaghetti eel's scientific name?
The Atlantic spaghetti eel is Moringua edwardsi. It is a marine eel in the family Moringuidae, the group commonly called worm or spaghetti eels.
Where does the Atlantic spaghetti eel live?
Its western Atlantic range extends from Bermuda, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas to northern South America. It is a marine species associated with Atlantic waters.
Why is it called a spaghetti eel?
The name reflects its very slender, cylindrical body, which resembles a strand of spaghetti. Moringuidae is also known as the worm-eel family.
What does the Atlantic spaghetti eel look like?
It has a long, narrow, cylindrical body and a projecting snout. Those features give it the distinctive worm-like appearance associated with Moringuidae.
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