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Jewel Moray
Muraena lentiginosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anguilliformes ›Family: Muraenidae ›Genus: Muraena
About
Muraena lentiginosa is a moray eel from the Eastern Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 61 cm in length. The minimum tank size for jeweled moray eels is 50 US gallons (190 L). Two should not be kept in the same tank unless the tank is over 120 US gallons (450 L). Both eels must be introduced to the tank at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Jewel Moray is Muraena lentiginosa.
- The Jewel Moray has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Jewel Moray belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Jewel Moray belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Jewel Moray belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Jewel Moray belongs to the order Anguilliformes.
- Jewel Moray belongs to the family Muraenidae.
- Jewel Moray belongs to the genus Muraena.