Viper Moray
Enchelycore nigricans
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1 to 60 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A moray of shallow reefs and rocky shores, hunting alone over the bottom and curling into crevices by day. Its narrow, sharply hooked teeth give it the viper name and a firm grip on prey it seizes in the dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Enchelycore
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271808.
FAQ
- How deep does the Viper Moray live?
- The Viper Moray (Enchelycore nigricans) is typically found at 1 to 60 m.
- Is the Viper Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Viper Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Viper Moray get?
- The Viper Moray grows to about 1 m.