Large-spotted snake moray
📖 Overview
Has been collected on reef flats . Benthic . Feeds on shrimps and fishes . Possibly a protogynous hermaphrodite .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 130 - 136. Covered with large dark purplish-brown spots arranged in 2-3 irregular series on a reddish-tan background. Closely resembles Scuticaria tigrina which has dark spots of differing sizes. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Large-spotted snake moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Large-spotted snake moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Protogyny unconfirmed .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 18 m . Tropical; 30°N - 18°S East Africa to the Hawaiian and Society islands.
🌿 Ecology
shrimps and fishes (Ref
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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