Chestnut Morays [Scuticaria]
Description
Scuticaria is a genus of moray eels that are less commonly known and characterized by their chestnut or reddish-brown coloration. They are found in the Indo-Pacific region, dwelling in coral reefs and rocky environments. These eels have a unique, flattened head and a relatively small mouth, which differentiates them from other moray eels.
Species
Chestnut Moray [Enchelycore carychroa]
View DetailsHawaiian Chestnut Moray [Enchelycore schismatorhynchus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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Family |
Moray eels
Muraenidae
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Statistics
- Species 2