Snipe eels are found in every ocean and generally occupy depths of 300–600 m, though specimens have been caught nearer the surface at night, and storms occasionally result in individuals being stranded on the shore.
Snipe eels inhabit all oceans and usually dwell between 300-600 meters below the ocean floor. Occasionally, they may be found nearer the surface during nighttime or get washed ashore due to severe weather conditions.