Muraena retifera

Muraena retifera
Muraena retifera, Reticulate Moray
Photo Credit: G.H. Burgess
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
MuraenidaeMuraena retiferaGoode and Bean1882Reticulate Moray

All Muraena Species: Dorsal fin beginning above and near to dorsal-fin origin, well-before anus (usually on head). Anal fin beginning just behind anus. No molariform teeth, some canine teeth present. Jaws not arched, closing completely or with slight gap. Teeth not exposed when mouth is closed. Posterior nostril in tube. Gill opening in black spot.

Muraena retifera

Unique Characters: Head brown, body and fins with large pale rosettes overlain with small dark spots.

Similar Species:

Stout Moray Muraena robusta. Head dark, body and fins with large dark spots.

Muraena robusta
Muraena robusta, Stout Moray
Muraena robusta, Stout Moray. Source: FAO 2002.
Muraena robusta, Stout Moray.
Source: FAO 2002.

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