Enigma garden eelThe enigma garden eel is a species of eel in the conger/garden eel family Congridae.TaxonomyThe enigma garden eel was first described in 1999 by Peter Henry John Castle and John Ernest Randall. The species epithet enigmaticus is derived from the Greek 'αινιγματικός', meaning 'enigmatic.'DescriptionThis species is a tropical marine eel that is harmless to humans. It is medium to dark brown in colour. Males can reach a maximum total length of, while females can reach.Distribution and habitatThe enigma garden eel is found in the western Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia and New Guinea. It dwells at a depth range of, and inhabits regions with dark, silty sand and seagrass. Males can reach a maximum total length of, while females can reach.