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Chain Moray

Echidna catenata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anguilliformes ›Family: Muraenidae ›Genus: Echidna

About

Echidna catenata, commonly known as the chain moray, is a moray eel found in shallow parts of the western Atlantic Ocean and from islands elsewhere in the Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a maximum length of 165 cm (65 in) but a more common length is about 40 cm (16 in).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chain Moray?
The scientific name of Chain Moray is Echidna catenata.
What is the conservation status of Chain Moray?
The Chain Moray has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Chain Moray belong to?
Chain Moray belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Chain Moray belong to?
Chain Moray belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Chain Moray belong to?
Chain Moray belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Chain Moray belong to?
Chain Moray belongs to the order Anguilliformes.
What family does Chain Moray belong to?
Chain Moray belongs to the family Muraenidae.
What genus does Chain Moray belong to?
Chain Moray belongs to the genus Echidna.