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.