Echidna nebulosa

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  • Snowflake moray
  • Sternfleckenmuräne
  • Stermurene
  • Murène Etoilée
  • Morena estriada

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
  • The species can be found between 1 and 15 Meters.
  • Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 75 cm
  • Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Crabs - Shrimps -
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.