Reticulated moray
📖 Overview
The type specimens were captured at night on a sand-rubble bottom adjacent to coral reef at a depth of 16 m .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: small, moderately robust moray with body length noticeably greater than tail length; dorsal fin origin is about level with the gill opening; total vertebral count very low, 101-103. Colouration: in life pale yellow with brown reticulated network and prominent brown banding on dorsal and anal fins, more intense posteriorly .Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulated moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 16 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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