The hookjaw moray, bowmouth moray, or Bayer's moray (Enchelycore bayeri) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae. It is found throughout the Indo-Pacific as well as in the Red Sea.[1][2]

Hookjaw moray
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Enchelycore
Species:
E. bayeri
Binomial name
Enchelycore bayeri
Synonyms[1]

Gymnothorax bayeri Schultz, 1953

Like other members of the genus, the hookjaw sports curved jaws and rows of large, dagger-like teeth. Reaching 70 cm (28 in) in total length,[2] it is one of the smaller members of the genus Enchelycore.[3] It is a secretive inhabitant of reefs, usually at depths below 20 m (66 ft) but occasionally down to 61 m (200 ft).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Smith, D.G.; Tighe, K.; McCosker, J. (2019). "Enchelycore bayeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T195689A2403043. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T195689A2403043.en. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Enchelycore bayeri". FishBase. February 2024 version.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Enchelycore". FishBase. February 2024 version.