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Enchelycore nycturanus Smith, 2002

Description

Vertebrae: 147 - 148. Moderately elongate moray with color pattern of white spots on a dark brown background, spots becoming smaller and more closely spaced on head. Jaws arched, mouth not entirely closing. Intermaxillary teeth in five rows; maxillary teeth triserial; mandibular teeth biserial (Ref. 50539).

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Anguilliformes

Family: Muraenidae

Genus: Enchelycore

Species: Enchelycore nycturanus Smith, 2002

Climate Zone

  • Subtropical

    • Location

  • Western Indian Ocean: known only from the type locality, Aliwal Shoal, off the coast of South Africa.

    • Biology

    Maximum length based on largest immature specimen (Ref. 50539).

    Habitat

    associated

    Conservation Status

    Data deficient

    Threat to Humans

    Harmless