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Chlopsidae

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Anguilliformes

Rank
  
Family

Phylum
  
Chordata

Superorder
  
Elopomorpha

Scientific name
  
Chlopsidae

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Similar
  
Moringuidae, Myroconger, Longneck eel, Nettastomatidae, Coloconger

The Chlopsidae, or false morays, are a family of eels found in coral reefs worldwide. As their name suggests, they somewhat resemble moray eels in appearance. However, they are smaller than true morays, ranging from 11 to 42 cm (4.3 to 16.5 in) in length.

Genera

The family contains these genera:

Family Chlopsidae

  • Genus Boehlkenchelys
  • Genus Catesbya
  • Genus Chilorhinus
  • Genus Chlopsis
  • Genus Kaupichthys
  • Genus Powellichthys
  • Genus Robinsia
  • Genus Xenoconger
  • References

    Chlopsidae Wikipedia