description Banded snake eel Overview
A snake eel (Ophichthidae) bearing alternating light and dark body bands; some banded ophichthids mimic venomous sea kraits as a passive defensive strategy.
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What is a banded snake eel?
A banded snake eel is an ophichthid snake eel with alternating light and dark bands along its body. Some banded species mimic venomous sea kraits as a passive defensive strategy.
Why do some banded snake eels resemble sea kraits?
The banding can make an otherwise harmless snake eel resemble a venomous sea krait. This form of mimicry may discourage predators from attacking it.
Is a banded snake eel venomous?
The common name describes its pattern, not venom production. Some species use sea-krait mimicry, which means the resemblance itself is a defense rather than proof that the eel is venomous.
What family do banded snake eels belong to?
Banded snake eels belong to Ophichthidae, the snake-eel family. The family includes elongated marine eels that often live on or in soft seafloor habitats.
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