Monopenchelys acuta

Monopenchelys acuta, Redface Moray. Source: FAO 2002.
Monopenchelys acuta, Redface Moray.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
MuraenidaeMonopenchelys acuta(Parr)1930Redface Moray

Monopenchelys acuta

Unique Characters: Dorsal fin beginning above and near to dorsal-fin origin well-before anus (usually on head). Anal fin beginning just behind anus. Dorsal fin beginning above and shortly behind anus. Uniform brown with pale head and tail tip (red-orange in life).

Similar Species: None.