Broadbanded moray

Channomuraena vittata

Broadbanded moray — Channomuraena vittata
  • Saltwater
  • Least Concern
Max length
150 cm
Classification
Class
Teleostei
Order
Anguilliformes
Family
Muraenidae
Genus
Channomuraena
Distribution
  • Atlantic, Southeast
  • Atlantic, Western Central
  • Pacific, Western Central

About the broadbanded moray

Channomuraena vittata is a species of moray eel from the Anguiliformes order found in reefs. It is commonly known as the broadbanded moray, banded moray, Chinese moray, double-ended moray, or the long-jawed moray.

Habitat

Habitat: Subtidal rocks, rocky reefs and coral reefs. It is an uncommon bottom dwelling species. Uniquely snake-like in appearance and behavior, it is a benthic and solitary species mostly found in outer reef slopes under ledges and in holes. It is secretive and nocturnal.

Depth range

5–100 metres (20–330 ft), but usually around 40 metres (130 ft) of depth.

Behaviour

Being a relatively newly discovered species, its feeding habits are still unknown.

Description from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA.

Where the broadbanded moray lives

Distribution data from GBIF (DOI: 10.15468/dl.8rzs8d).

Also known as

Where to catch broadbanded moray

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