Pygmy moray (Anarchias similis)

Scientific name: Anarchias similis Lea, 1913

Pygmy moray (Anarchias similis)

The Pygmy moray (Anarchias similis) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae.

Biology

Small, varies from uniformly dark brown to blotched. Irregular pattern of pale marks on lower side of head and chin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Anarchias similis
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Depth range
0–200 m (0–656 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 200 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to southern Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: known only from Annobon Island, but likely to be present on other offshore islands in the Bay of Biafra. Northwest Atlantic: Canada.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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