Jeffords, Jeffrey

snake_eel3

Brachysomophis

This snake eel is a little more unusual. The protruding nostrils are not evident, and the jaw is more square. Its skin is rough in texture. This may be a type of snake eel called a crocodile snake eel.

About this image

Identification
Brachysomophis
Location

Batangas, Luzon Island, Philippines.

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic
Anatomy body parts eyes
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature

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To cite this page: Jeffords, J. 2004. "snake_eel3.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/jeffrey_jeffords/fish/snake_eel3/

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