Starry Moray
Echidna nebulosa
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–48 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The starry moray prowls intertidal reef flats and shallow lagoons at night, weaving between rocks and corals to hunt crabs and other crustaceans. It is gentle enough to share an aquarium with small fish, and by day usually shows only its head from a hole.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Echidna
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217469.
FAQ
- How deep does the Starry Moray live?
- The Starry Moray (Echidna nebulosa) is typically found at 0–48 m.
- Is the Starry Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Starry Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Starry Moray get?
- The Starry Moray grows to about 1 m.