Ophichthus zophistius

Only the face is exposed during the daytime.

Scientific name	Ophichthus zophistius
English name	Ophichthus zophistius
Japanese name	Hotateumihebi
Classification	Actinopterygii
Classification details	Anguilliformes Ophichthidae
Full length	about 1m
Distribution	South of Tokyo Bay.

Characteristics

A sea snake without scales, it is an eel fish. The total length is about 1m. It has dark brown and light brown (yellow) mottled patterns. The head is pointed, and the nasal canal extending from the upper jaw is characteristic.

Ecology

Inhabits shallow coastal sandy areas south of Tokyo Bay. It is nocturnal and burrows into the sand during the day, leaving only its face exposed. They are carnivorous and eat animals and carcasses in the sea.

Habitat

Kanagawa Prefecture Hayakawa Beach

I took a picture of him sanding only his face while diving. Only a few centimeters of its face was sticking out, but it didn't look like it was digging any further into the sand when I got closer. She looks a little silly.