Florent's Guide To The

South Florida Reefs

Chain Moray Eel
Echidna catenata
Chain Moray Eel
Category: Moray Eels
Scientific Name: Echidna catenata
Size: 1 to 2 ft. (30 to 60 cm)  
Depth: 0-40 ft. (0-12 m)
Distribution: Bahamas, Florida, Eastern Caribbean, Bermuda
Chordata (Phylum)
└Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
 └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
  └Actinopteri (Superclass)
   └Teleostei (Class)
    └Anguilliformes (Order)
     └Muraenidae (Family)
      └Echidna (Genus)

Eels
Moray Eels

Chain Moray Eel

Chestnut Moray Eel

Viper Moray Eel

Green Moray Eel

Goldentail Moray Eel

Spotted Moray Eel

Purplemouth Moray Eel



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