| Aspect: | Dark brown body entirely covered in a subtle pattern of irregular bright yellow chain links. |
| Population: | Occasional |
| Notable feature: | Like all morays, has no scales, pectoral or pelvic fin. Dorsal fin turns around and under the flat tail tip to effectively turn into an anal fin. Continuously opens and closes mouth. |
| Environment: | Rocky areas offering crevices and holes as habitats. |
| Behaviour: | Relatively unscared, can be approached very closely. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Chain Moray
- French designation: Murene a Chainons
- Latin designation: Echidna catenata
- Creole designation: Kong
- Latin family: Muraenidae
- Size (cm): 30-60
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