Convict snake eel explained

The Convict snake eel^[1] (Leiuranus versicolor) is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).^[2] It was described by John Richardson in 1848.^[3] It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the Pacific Ocean, including Palau, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Norfolk Island. It dwells at a depth range of 3–18 metres, and forms burrows in the soft bottoms of inshore regions. Males can reach a maximum total length of 75.4 centimetres.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://www.fishbase.org/comnames/CommonNamesList.php?ID=17394&GenusName=Leiuranus&SpeciesName=versicolor&StockCode=15581 Common names for Leiuranus versicolor
2. http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Leiuranus-versicolor.html Leiuranus versicolor
3. Richardson, J., 1844-48 [ref. 3740] Ichthyology of the voyage of H. M. S. Erebus & Terror,... In: J. Richardson & J. E. Gray. The zoology of the voyage of H. H. S. "Erebus & Terror," under the command of Captain Sir J. C. Ross ... during ... 1839-43. London. v. 2 (2): i-viii + 1-139, Pls. 1-60.