Anarchias galapagensis explained

Anarchias galapagensis is a moray eel commonly known as the Minute moray or the Hardtail moray.[1] It was first named by Alvin Seale in 1940[2] and is found in coral reefs from the Gulf of California to Colombia.[2] At a maximum length of 14 cm, it is regarded as one of the smallest morays worldwide.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://fishbase.mnhn.fr/comnames/CommonNamesList.php?ID=13779&GenusName=Anarchias&SpeciesName=galapagensis&StockCode=13821 Common names for Anarchias galapagensis
  2. http://fishbase.mnhn.fr/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=13779 Anarchias galapagensis