Tiger reef-eel (Scuticaria tigrina)

Scientific name: Scuticaria tigrina Lesson, 1828

The Tiger reef-eel (Scuticaria tigrina) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae.

Biology

Yellowish to russet brown, with yellow-edged black spots. Rounded snout and jaw speckled with black. Greatly reduced fin.

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Scientific name: Scuticaria tigrina
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 120
Depth range: 3 m (10 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 3 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society Islands, north to the Philippines, Taiwan, and the Hawaiian Islands. Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico (including the Revillagigedo Islands), Costa Rica, and Panama.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial