Tiger Moray [Enchelycore anatina]
Description
The Tiger Moray, or Fangtooth Moray, is a species of marine fish in the family Muraenidae. It inhabits rocky bottoms and reefs of the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Macaronesia. It's a solitary and nocturnal species that hunts small fish and crustaceans. Known for its striking coloration, it has a light yellow body with dark, jagged vertical stripes.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Fangtooth Morays
Enchelycore
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