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The Bigeye false moray (Kaupichthys diodontus) is a saltwater fish of the family Chlopsidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Marquesas Is., Guam, Indonesia and others
Description
The Bigeye false moray is a false moray (Chlopsidae) from shallow reef and rocky water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a slender, eel-like, scaleless body with a small head and long, confluent fins. As a cryptic, nocturnal dweller it wriggles deep among coral rubble, crevices and holes and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigeye false moray?
The Bigeye false moray has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Bigeye false moray live?
The Bigeye false moray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Marquesas Is., Guam, Indonesia and others
How big does the Bigeye false moray get?
The Bigeye false moray grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Bigeye false moray dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigeye false moray is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Kaupichthys
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