False Moray
Kaupichthys hyoproroides
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–95 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, secretive eel of coral reefs and rocky shores, the false moray spends its time tucked into crevices and holes near the bottom. It grows to about thirty centimetres and lives alone, rarely seen out in the open.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Chlopsidae › Kaupichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158576.
FAQ
- How deep does the False Moray live?
- The False Moray (Kaupichthys hyoproroides) is typically found at 1–95 m.
- Is the False Moray dangerous to divers?
- The False Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the False Moray get?
- The False Moray grows to about 30 cm.