| Hookjaw moray | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Family: | Muraenidae |
| Genus: | Enchelycore |
| Species: | E. bayeri
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| Binomial name | |
| Enchelycore bayeri (L. P. Schultz, 1953)
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The hookjaw moray (Enchelycore bayeri) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae found throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Like other members of the genus, the hookjaw sports curved jaws and rows of large, glass-like teeth. At two feet in total average length, it is one of the smaller members of the genus.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.fishbase.org.cn/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=6488&lang=Dutch