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Barred-fin Moray
Gymnothorax zonipectis
Tiger Snakemoray
Scuticaria tigrina
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Found in
- 75 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whitebrownyellow
- Body shape
- Anguilliform
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots
Scuticaria tigrina is a moray eel found in coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Description
Body is yellowish white to russet brown, with yellow-edged black spots. Rounded snout and jaw are speckled with black. Greatly reduced fin.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society Islands, north to the Philippines, Taiwan, and the Hawaiian Islands. Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico (including the Revillagigedo Islands), Costa Rica, and Panama.
Habitat
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs. Found on sand and between rocks. Extremely secretive. Usually only seen at night. Benthic.
Similar species
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Barred Moray
Echidna polyzona
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Blackspotted moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
Caribbean Chestnut Moray
Enchelycore carychroa
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Dragon Moray
Enchelycore pardalis
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Fimbriated Moray
Gymnothorax fimbriatus
Questions
Is Tiger Snakemoray dangerous?
Tiger Snakemoray has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Tiger Snakemoray?
How deep does Tiger Snakemoray live?
Tiger Snakemoray can be found at depths of up to 25 meters.
