Callechelys marmorata

Description

Callechelys marmorata, also known as the marbled snake eel, is a benthic marine fish belonging to the family Ophichthidae which refers to serpentine in shape fishes. The Marbled snake eel is a medium-sized fish which grows up to 87 cm . It is widely distributed throughout the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, Red Sea included, to the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits the sandy and muddy bottoms close to coastal reef from 1 until 37 m depth. The Marbled snake eel has a nocturnal activity.