description Speckled worm eel Overview
The speckled worm eel (Myrophis punctatus) is a snake eel in the family Ophichthidae, described by Christian Frederik Lütken in 1852. It inhabits benthic marine and brackish environments in the western Atlantic, from Bermuda and North Carolina through the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Central America to Brazil. The species has a pointed snout, a brown back covered with small dark spots and a lighter underside, and reaches about 35 cm. [FishBase](https://www.fishbase.se/summary/2652)
help Speckled worm eel FAQ
What is the scientific name of the speckled worm eel?
The speckled worm eel is Myrophis punctatus. It is a snake eel in the family Ophichthidae.
Who described Myrophis punctatus?
Christian Frederik Lütken described the species in 1852. It is therefore a 19th-century named species, even though modern records continue to refine its range.
Where does the speckled worm eel live?
It inhabits benthic marine and brackish environments in the western Atlantic. Its range includes Bermuda, North Carolina, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean region.
Is the speckled worm eel a true moray eel?
No, it is a snake eel rather than a moray. Its family is Ophichthidae, while morays belong to Muraenidae.
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