Description
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Reference |
IB0724 |
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Category |
Fishes |
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Family Name |
Worm Eels - MORINGUIDAE |
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Common Name |
Common Worm Eel |
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Scientific Name |
Moringua microchir |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
Worm Eels grow to a maximum length of about 1.2 m with the females much larger than the males. Although quite common in Australia, Worm Eels are rarely seen due to their habit of burrowing into sandy or muddy bottoms. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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