White-marginated fin moray
📖 Overview
White-marginated fin moray (Enchelycore schismatorhynchus), first described by Bleeker, 1853 is a very large fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 120.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 35 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. The species largely solitary in behaviour. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0; Vertebrae: 137 - 142. The longest canines of the lower jaw are confined to the anterior third of the toothed area. Coloration is a uniform tan with a conspicuous white margin on the fins. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-marginated fin moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 35 m . Tropical; 30°N - 18°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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