Chain Moray
Echidna catenata
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 1.7 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Strong blunt teeth set this moray apart, built for crushing rather than gripping, and it specialises in crabs and small fish. At Fernando de Noronha off Brazil it hunts sally lightfoot crabs out on exposed reef at low tide, withstanding up to half an hour out of water. It reaches about 165 centimetres on shallow reefs and rocky shores.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Echidna
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278676.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chain Moray live?
- The Chain Moray (Echidna catenata) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Chain Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Chain Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chain Moray get?
- The Chain Moray grows to about 1.7 m.