ANIMAL SPECIES:Mosaic Moray, Enchelycore ramosa (Griffin, 1926)
The Mosaic Moray has a long snout with curved jaws and needle-like teeth. The species occurs on rocky reefs in subtropical to warm temperate marine waters of the South Pacific.
Identification
The Mosaic Moray has a long snout with curved jaws. There are many needle-like teeth that are visible when the mouth is closed. It is yellow to grey with a mosaic pattern of darker lines.
Size range
The species grows to 1.5 m in length.Distribution
The Mosaic Moray occurs in subtropical to warm temperate marine waters of the South Pacific. In Australia it is only known from New South Wales (including Lord Howe Island).
Distribution by collection data
Biomaps map of Mosaic Moray specimens in the Australian Museum collection.
Habitat
The Mosaic Moray is found on rocky reefs.
Behaviour and adaptations
Feeding and Diet
It feeds at night on fishes and crustaceans.
Classification
- Species:
- ramosa
- Genus:
- Enchelycore
- Family:
- Muraenidae
- Order:
- Anguilliformes
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433. Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
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Erik Schlögl
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