Reticulate hookjaw moray (Enchelycore lichenosa)

Scientific name: Enchelycore lichenosa Jordan & Snyder, 1901

Reticulate hookjaw moray (Enchelycore lichenosa)

The Reticulate hookjaw moray (Enchelycore lichenosa) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Northwest Pacific, Taiwan and southern Japan. Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.

Biology

Lives in rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses. Constantly opens and closes it mouth, an action required for respiration, not a threat. Despite its large size, this fish is not consumed as food.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Enchelycore lichenosa
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
90.0
Depth range
5–24 m (16–79 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 24 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: Taiwan and southern Japan. Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
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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