Moray Eels [Muraenidae]
Description
Muraenidae, or moray eels, are perhaps the best-known family within the order, characterized by their muscular bodies, lack of pelvic fins, and well-developed pectoral fins. Moray eels have a distinctive appearance with their wide mouths and sharp teeth, making them formidable predators. They inhabit crevices in coral and rocky reefs in tropical and subtropical oceans.
Genera
Ribbon Morays [Rhinomuraena]
View DetailsGiant Morays [Gymnothorax]
View DetailsSnowflake Morays [Echidna]
View DetailsSpotted Morays [Gymnothorax moringa]
View DetailsFangtooth Morays [Enchelycore]
View DetailsMosaic Morays [Channomuraena]
View DetailsPurplemouth Morays [Scuticaria]
View DetailsSpeckled Morays [Muraena]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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Statistics
- Genera 8