Mottled Moray
Echidna delicatula
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A mottled moray of shallow coral, reaching around 65 centimetres, that tucks itself among the reef. The sexes are separate in this species, unlike many morays that switch as they grow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Echidna
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278677.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mottled Moray live?
- The Mottled Moray (Echidna delicatula) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Mottled Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Mottled Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mottled Moray get?
- The Mottled Moray grows to about 65 cm.