Sea snake . Ophisurus serpens , also known as the Sand Eagle , is an eagle- shaped species with a dorsal fin that runs through most of its body. It lives in muddy and sandy sites and reaches a length of 40 to 100 cm.
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Description
It has an anguilliform shape with a dorsal fin that practically runs through its body , an anal that is born in the middle of its body and two pectoral fins. The dorsal and anal fins end symmetrically where a piercing cone begins that it uses to bury itself. Head small and tapered. Large mouth, upper jaw longer than the lower one, dark pores that extend to the end of the mouth are observed on both sides. Long, slightly rearward teeth.
In the center of the upper jaw there is another row of teeth. Whitish-greyish cream color dotted with dark spots. It reaches a length of between 40 to 100 cm. medium size. Maximum size 2 meters.
Location
Sandy and muddy bottoms with a bathymetry ranging from 5 to 200 meters deep. It feeds on fish including its own species.
Reproduction
Their breeding period is centered in the summer months . Their eggs and larvae are pelagic