The Bayer's moray (Enchelycore bayeri) is a saltwater fish of the family Muraenidae that grows up to 70 cm.
Description
The Bayer's moray is a moray eel (Muraenidae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 80 cm and has an elongate, muscular, scaleless, eel-like body without pectoral fins, a long dorsal fin margin and a strong mouth. As a nocturnal ambush predator it shelters by day with only its head out of a crevice and hunts by night. When disturbed or handled it can give a deep, tearing bite; keep hands out of crevices.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bayer's moray?
The Bayer's moray has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Bayer's moray live?
The Bayer's moray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bayer's moray get?
The Bayer's moray grows to a maximum of about 70 cm. On average the species is around 61 cm.
Is the Bayer's moray dangerous to humans?
The Bayer's moray can bite, but is otherwise not dangerous to humans.
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Same genus Enchelycore
More from the family Muraenidae
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