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Scuticaria tigrina
Species of ray-finned fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Scuticaria tigrina is a moray eel found in coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.[3] It is commonly known as the tiger reef-eel, tiger snake moray, tiger moray eel, tiger moray, tiger eel, spotted eel, or the spotted snake moray.[3] It has distinctive black spots and stripes resembling tiger marks and is known to camouflage within the reef environment.
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Description
Scuticaria tigrina can reach a total length of about 140 cm (55 in).[4] Its body is elongated and cylindrical, with a very short tail and longitudinal fins almost exclusively on the tail.[4] It has two rows of sharp conical teeth, which allow it to catch its prey efficiently.[4] The body color is yellowish brown to reddish brown with round black spots bordered by yellow.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Scuticaria tigrina can be found across the tropical Indo-Pacific, from East Africa to the Society Islands, including Hawaii, the Philippines, and Indonesia,[5][6] as well as Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.[5] This species is usually found on shallow reefs and prefers crevices, sandy or rocky areas where it can hide during the day.[5]
Human use
Although sometimes encountered by divers and kept in aquariums, Scuticaria tigrina is not a major commercial fishery species.[5] In some areas, it is used for food, but it is mainly of ecological importance.[4]
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