Goldspotted Eel
| Name: | Goldspotted Eel |
| Scientific Name: | Myrichthys ocellatus |
| Family: | Snake Eels |
| Taxonomic: | Ophichthidae |
| ID Group: | Eels |
| Size: | 1 - 2.5 ft. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
This Eel has a thin body with bright yellow-gold spots surrounded by faint black borders on the head and body. Its body color is tan, sometimes with a yellow or greenish tint.
The Goldspotted Eel is typically found hiding in sand or shallow crevices during the day.