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Marbled reef-eel

Anarchias seychellensis

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
29.0 cm
Depth Range
0-35m
Family

Overview

Marbled reef-eel (Anarchias seychellensis) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 29 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–35 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 29.0 cm
Depth Range 0-35m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
0-35m

Taxonomy

Order Anguilliformes (Eels)
Family Muraenidae (Moray Eels)
Species Anarchias seychellensis

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Marbled reef-eel get?
Marbled reef-eel can grow up to 29.0 cm long.
Where is Marbled reef-eel found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does Marbled reef-eel belong to?
Marbled reef-eel (Anarchias seychellensis) belongs to the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).

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