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Palenose Moray

Echidna nocturna

Taxonomy

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

About

Echidna nocturna is a moray eel found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, in the Gulf of California and around Peru and the Galapagos Islands. It was first named by Cope in 1872, and is commonly known as the freckled moray or the palenose moray.

Frequently Asked Questions

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