Mottled false moray
📖 Overview
Mottled false moray (Chlopsis dentatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 64 and 355 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Adults irregularly mottled .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mottled false moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 64 - 355 m . Tropical west coast of Africa is based on larval specimens.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Mottled false moray ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.