Chain moray
A species of Spiny anteaters, Also known as Little banded eel, Tiger conger Scientific name : Echidna catenata Genus : Spiny anteaters
Chain moray, A species of Spiny anteaters
Also known as:
Little banded eel, Tiger conger
Botanical name: Echidna catenata
Genus: Spiny anteaters
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Description
Description
The chain moray is an elongated, heavy, eel-like fish that commonly grows to a length of about 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in). The head has a rounded snout and pointed, blunt teeth, especially on the roof of the mouth. These teeth are used to crush the shells of crabs, their main source of food. The dorsal, tail and anal fins are combined into a single long fin, and there are no pectoral or ventral fins. The skin does not bear scales but is covered with a layer of clear mucus. This fish is dark brown to black, marked with an interconnecting lattice-work of yellow, chain-like lines. The eyes are yellow.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
True eels Family
Moray eels Genus
Spiny anteaters Species
Chain moray