Mud-dwelling moray
📖 Overview
Mud-dwelling moray (Diaphenchelys pelonates) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 15 and 32 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 155. This species is small, elongate, slender, brown moray has white spots and vermiculations on the head behind the rictus and extends into the anterior trunk; pale margins posteriorly on fins; anus before midbody; length of preanal 2.5-2.6 in TL; gill opening depth 33-35 in TL; head 10-11 in TL; short snout, rear margin of orbit above middle or eye; jaws moderately long, not recurved; conical teeth, some needle-like; biserial maxillary teeth, those on outer row smaller and closely spaced; mostly uniserial mandibular teeth, outer row smaller and closely spaced; MVF 6/56/154 (Ref,. 75775).: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mud-dwelling moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mud-dwelling moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mud-dwelling moray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 32 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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