Fishing for Viper moray

Enchelycore nigricans

The viper moray is a slender, elongated eel found in rocky and reef habitats of the Indo-Pacific region. It has an extremely long, narrow jawline with sharp, fanglike teeth and a dark, mottled body. Adults can reach about 48 inches in length and weigh roughly 5 pounds. It is a secretive, mostly nocturnal species that hides in crevices during the day. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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