Myrichthys colubrinus

Myrichthys colubrinus (Harlequin snake eel or banded snake eel or ringed snake eel) is a snake eel from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 97 cm (38 in) in length.

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• Myrichthys colubrinus in baa atoll maldives
• Myrichthys colubrinus harlequin banded snake eel
• References

The ringed snake eel resembles the venomous sea snake, Laticauda colubrina which is a form of Batesian mimicry. It also adjusts its behaviour to swim freely during the day, whereas other snake eels tend to stay hidden and roam at night.