Description

Also known as Banded Snake Eel, Half-banded Snake Eel.

Found singly, over sandy areas and in seagrass beds, of lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and fish.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 1-70m
Widespread Southeast Atlantic, Indo Pacific

Snake Eels resemble snakes or worms because they have virtually no fins. Their pointed snouts and tails allow them to burrow beneath the sand.
They can usually be found with just their head showing above the sand waiting for their prey, a few species prowl around the sands at night. Some mimic banded sea snakes and can be found in the open during the day. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7473