The Bluntspotted moray (Echidna amblyodon) is a saltwater fish of the family Muraenidae that grows up to 21 cm.
Description
The Bluntspotted moray is a moray eel (Muraenidae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 60 cm and has an elongate, muscular, scaleless, eel-like body without pectoral fins, a long dorsal fin margin and a strong mouth. As a nocturnal ambush predator it shelters by day with only its head out of a crevice and hunts by night. When disturbed or handled it can give a deep, tearing bite; keep hands out of crevices.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluntspotted moray?
The Bluntspotted moray has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Bluntspotted moray live?
The Bluntspotted moray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bluntspotted moray get?
The Bluntspotted moray grows to a maximum of about 21 cm.
Is the Bluntspotted moray dangerous to humans?
The Bluntspotted moray can bite, but is otherwise not dangerous to humans.
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Same genus Echidna
More from the family Muraenidae
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