The Shortfin false moray (Kaupichthys brachychirus) is a saltwater fish of the family Chlopsidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The shortfin false moray is a small false moray (Chlopsidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a slender, snake-shaped, brownish, scaleless body resembling a small moray, but with short pectoral fins. As a cryptic reef-dweller it hides deep in crevices and cavities of coral and rocky reefs and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shortfin false moray?
The Shortfin false moray has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Shortfin false moray live?
The Shortfin false moray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Shortfin false moray get?
The Shortfin false moray grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Shortfin false moray dangerous to humans?
No, the Shortfin false moray is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Kaupichthys
More from the family Chlopsidae
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