description Sillner's garden eel Overview
Sillner's garden eel, Gorgasia sillneri, is a tropical marine garden eel in the conger eel family Congridae. It is associated with the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba, where individuals live in separate burrows in sandy bottoms, often near seagrass, and form colonies ranging from hundreds to thousands of eels. The species extends into the water column from its burrow to capture plankton and can reach about 83.8 cm total length. It was named for German underwater photographer Ludwig Sillner.
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Where is Sillner's garden eel found?
Gorgasia sillneri is associated with the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. It lives in sandy bottoms, often near seagrass.
How does Sillner's garden eel live?
Individuals live in separate burrows in sandy seafloor habitats. Colonies can contain hundreds of eels, with the animals protruding from their burrows while remaining anchored in the sediment.
What family does Sillner's garden eel belong to?
It belongs to the conger eel family, Congridae. Its scientific name is Gorgasia sillneri.
Is Sillner's garden eel a freshwater eel?
No. It is a tropical marine garden eel. Its known habitat is the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba, where it occupies sandy marine bottoms.
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