Snowflake Morays [Echidna]
Description
Echidna is a genus within the family Muraenidae, best known for species like the Snowflake Moray. These eels are found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, often within coral reefs and rocky crevices. They are characterized by their mottled or speckled appearance, which resembles a snowflake pattern, and a blunt snout. Their diet is varied, including crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish.
Species
Starry Moray [Echidna xanthospilos]
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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Family |
Moray Eels
Muraenidae
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Statistics
- Species 1