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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Muraenidae |
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moray eel Gymnothorax tile Family Muraenidae updated Feb 11 Where seen? This wriggly snake-like fish is sometimes seen on our undisturbed shores among coral rubble and near reefs. Features: To about 60cm, those seen were about 15-30cm. Body long and cylindrical, only somewhat flattened towards the tail. It has small eyes and many sharp teeth. Like other eels, it lacks pectoral and pelvic fins, and has no scales either. The dorsal, anal and tail fins are continuous. Bluish grey, brown to reddish-brown with numerous yellowish-white speckles. These speckles may fade in large adults. Sometimes mistaken for sea snakes or eels. Here's more on how to tell apart sea snakes, eels and eel-like animals. Human uses: Unfortunately, it is commonly taken for the live aquarium trade. |
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Estuarine moray eels on Singapore shores
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 Labrador, Jun 08 |
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