Kingdom Animalia Family Muraenidae Scientific name Enchelycore lichenosa Rank Species | Class Actinopterygii Genus Enchelycore Phylum Chordata Order Eel | |
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Similar Enchelycore, Eel, Y‑patterned moray eel, Latticetail moray, Lipspot moray eel | ||
Enchelycore lichenosa is a moray eel found in coral reefs around Taiwan, southern Japan, and the Galapagos Islands. It was first named by Jordan and Snyder in 1901, and is commonly known as the Reticulate hookjaw moray. To respirate, the eel constantly opens and closes its mouth.
reticulate hookjaw moray enchelycore lichenosa
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