Black-nostril false moray
📖 Overview
Black-nostril false moray (Kaupichthys atronasus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 107 - 112. : eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-nostril false moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef; throughout Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-nostril False Moray · Blacknose False Moray · Blacknose Reef Eel · Blackrose Reef Eel |
| 🌍CES | pamurénovec černorypý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurohigeiwaanago · イワアナゴ · クロヒゲイワアナゴ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Курносый каупихт |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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