Shortfin false moray (Kaupichthys brachychirus)

Scientific name: Kaupichthys brachychirus Schultz, 1953

Shortfin false moray (Kaupichthys brachychirus)

The Shortfin false moray (Kaupichthys brachychirus) is a marine fish of the family Chlopsidae. Native range: Pacific Ocean, Rowley Shoals, Western Australia to the Society Islands.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Shorter pectoral fins than other Micronesian Kaupichthys.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Kaupichthys brachychirus
Family
Chlopsidae (False morays)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.0
Depth range
43 m (141 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 43 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: Rowley Shoals, Western Australia to the Society Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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