Smalleye Moray Cod
Muraenolepis microps
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 10–1600 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
Despite the name this is no eel and no true cod but an eel cod of cold southern shelves and slopes. It feeds on drifting plankton and ranges from about 10 metres down to 1,600. All the eggs ripen together so spawning happens in one burst.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Muraenolepididae › Muraenolepis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234742.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smalleye Moray Cod live?
- The Smalleye Moray Cod (Muraenolepis microps) is typically found at 10–1600 m.
- Is the Smalleye Moray Cod dangerous to divers?
- The Smalleye Moray Cod is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smalleye Moray Cod get?
- The Smalleye Moray Cod grows to about 35 cm.