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Speckled worm eel
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Ophichthidae
Genus: Myrophis
Species:
M. punctatus
Binomial name
Myrophis punctatus
Lütken, 1852
Synonyms
  • Leptocephalus mollis

The speckled worm-eel, Myrophis punctatus, is a member of the Ophichthidae (snake eel) family. It was described by Christian Frederik Lütken in 1852. M. punctatus have brown bodies that are lighter on the ventral side than the dorsal side. The upper body is speckled with pepper-like black spots. The snout is pointed.[1] This species has regenerative powers. They grow to a maximum size of 35.3 centimetres (1 ft 1.9 in).[2]

  1. ^ McKee, David A. (2008) "Fishes of the Texas Laguna Madre: A Guide for Anglers and Naturalists, page 74.
  2. ^ "Myrophis punctatus" (eol.org/pages/207928/details)

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