fangtooth moray
| Scientific name | Enchelycore anatina |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lowe |
| Year of description | 1838 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Muraenidae |
| Genus | Enchelycore |
Introduction
Enchelycore anatina, commonly known as fangtooth moray, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size100 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patterntasks
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Average size100 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the fangtooth moray ?
The fangtooth moray measures between 100 and 120 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and marron body. The also has jaune tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The fangtooth moray is a fish solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
The fangtooth moray is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The fangtooth moray is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature18 - 25 °C
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Depth3 - 60 m
Biotope presentation
The fangtooth moray is most often found at a depth between 3m and 60m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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