description Key worm eel Overview
The key worm eel, Ahlia egmontis, is a marine snake eel in the family Ophichthidae, described by David Starr Jordan in 1884. It has a slender body that is pale tan with small scattered spots; mature fish may darken and develop a reddish-brown band behind the head. The species inhabits seagrass beds, bays, mangroves and offshore reefs in the western Atlantic, from Florida and the northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, at depths of about 1 to 37 m.
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What is the scientific name of the key worm eel?
The key worm eel is Ahlia egmontis. David Starr Jordan described the species in 1884.
What does the key worm eel look like?
It has a slender body that is pale tan with small scattered spots. Mature fish may darken and develop a reddish-brown band behind the head.
What family does the key worm eel belong to?
Ahlia egmontis belongs to the family Ophichthidae, the snake eel or worm eel family. It is a marine fish rather than a freshwater eel.
Who described the key worm eel?
David Starr Jordan described Ahlia egmontis in 1884. The species is commonly called the key worm eel.
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