The Seychelles moray (Anarchias seychellensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Muraenidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
The Seychelles moray is a moray (Muraenidae) from reef and rocky water of the western Indian Ocean. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a slender, eel-like, scaleless body without pectoral fins and a mouth with sharp teeth; the skin is often finely spotted or marbled. As a nocturnal predator it shelters by day with only its head out of a crevice and hunts small fish and crustaceans at night. It does not attack people, but can bite fiercely when threatened or handled.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Seychelles moray?
The Seychelles moray has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Seychelles moray live?
The Seychelles moray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Seychelles moray get?
The Seychelles moray grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.
Is the Seychelles moray dangerous to humans?
The Seychelles moray can bite, but is otherwise not dangerous to humans.
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Same genus Anarchias
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