The orangehead worm-eelCommon names of Scolecenchelys xorae at fishbase.org. (Scolecenchelys xorae) is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).Scolecenchelys xorae at fishbase.org. It was described by J.L.B. Smith in 1958, originally under the genus Muraenichthys.Smith, J. L. B., 1958 (May) [ref. 12116] New and rare fishes from South Africa. South African Journal of Science v. 54 (no. 5): 123-129, Pl. 1. It is a marine, subtropical eel which is known from the western Indian Ocean, including South Africa, Réunion, Mauritius and Madagascar. Males can reach a maximum total length of .
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