The garden eels are the subfamily Heterocongrinae in the conger eel family Congridae. The majority of the 36 known species of garden eels live in the Indo-Pacific, but can be found in warm ocean water worldwide.

Jun 1, 2020 · One aquarium in Japan put out a call to ocean lovers to please video chat their resident garden eels, who were becoming more shy without their regular visitors. According to a report from Lonely Planet, visitors were asked to put their faces close to camera and shake it …

Jan 9, 2025 · Hass’s garden eel Heteroconger hassi Maximum size: 40cm Habitat: Sandy slopes below 15 meters Range: Indo-Pacific region and the Red Sea The most commonly seen garden eel, and probably the hardiest, public aquariums may still experience mortality rates of over 75% during the first year. The condition of the animal upon its arrival is vitally ...

A tropical species, you’ll find garden eels throughout the Pacific and into the Red Sea. They cluster along the fringes of coral reefs, where the sand allows the best terrain for building a den. And with their quick reflexes, they manage to elude most predators (in addition to tourists).

The spotted garden eel is widespread throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific from the eastern coasts of Africa including the Red Sea to Polynesia, and south from Japan to New Caledonia.

Spotted garden eels are widely distributed from the Indo-Pacific and northwestern Australia to the Red Sea and East Africa and are found in waters as deep as 150 feet. Colonies are usually found on sandy flats and slopes bordering coral reefs, sometimes living …

Heteroconger is a genus of marine congrid eels. These small, slender garden eels live in groups where each individual has its own burrow. Usually, only the head and front half of the body is visible.

Jun 10, 2023 · Garden eels are fascinating marine creatures known for their peculiar appearance and unique behavior. These small, slender eels inhabit sandy ocean bottoms, where they form dense colonies resembling underwater gardens.

May 27, 2024 · Enjoy this expertly researched article on the Garden Eel, including where Garden Eel s live, what they eat & much more. Now with high-quality pictures.

Dive into a vibrant underwater world of Red Sea! Gorgasia sillneri, a species within the Congridae family of garden eels, was first described by Wolfgang Klausewitz in 1962. This marine, tropical eel is native to the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea, part of the western Indian Ocean.