Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Echidna nebulosa
- Common name
- Snowflake Moray Eel
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Genus
- Echidna
- Size
- 60–100 cm
- Depth
- 5–40 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Caution
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, nocturnal, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Echidna nebulosa reaches 1 m. White-blue moray with characteristic black spots (nebulous effect). Solitary, nocturnal, inhabits holes and crevices. Carnivorous on crustaceans and fish. Indo-Pacific tropical coral reefs, 5-40 m depth. Regularly observed but hidden. LC (IUCN).
Photo of Snowflake Moray Eel
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Snowflake Moray Eel?
- Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa) reaches 60–100 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Snowflake Moray Eel?
- Snowflake Moray Eel is found between 5–40 m deep.
- Is the Snowflake Moray Eel dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Caution.
- What is the conservation status of the Snowflake Moray Eel?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Snowflake Moray Eel?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Echidna
- Echidna nocturna - Panamic green moray
- Echidna catenata - Chain moray
- Echidna polyzona - Striped Moray Eel
Other species in the family Muraenidae
- Muraena helena - Mediterranean moray
- Muraena augusti - Black moray
- Gymnothorax unicolor - Brown moray
- Enchelycore anatina - Fangtooth moray
- Rhinomuraena quaesita - Ribbon moray
- Gymnothorax castaneus - Panamic green moray
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 217469)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5213106)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia