Jean-Marie Gradot, La Reunion
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Echidna delicatula (Kaup, 1856)
The photo of this moray eel could be taken by Jean-Marie Gradot in the Western Indian Ocean around La Réunion, where the moray eel was not native so far.
Dr. Roland Fricke has confirmed the ID of the moray eel.
Echidna delicatula has a yellowish brown color with fine mottling of darker brown.
The iris in the eye of the moray is yellow iris.
The origin of the dorsal fin is anterior to the gill opening, and the anus is anterior to the middle of the body.
The moray has conical teeth, the maxillary teeth are placed in two rows and consist of about 9 -13 large teeth forming a semicircle in the intermaxillary.
The bite of a moray eel can also be fatal to humans, depending on the size and depth of the bite.
In any case, the penetration of the pointed teeth of a moray eel into human skin is very painful and a doctor should be consulted without fail, since the saliva of moray eels is poisonous and contains a variety of different bacteria. In any case, a doctor should look at the bite area to treat or exclude possible blood poisoning.
Please always feed moray eels with feeding tongs to avoid accidents, no matter if the animal / animals is / are trusting!
Synonyms:
Poecilophis delicatulus Kaup, 1856
Siderea delicatula (Kaup, 1856)
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
The photo of this moray eel could be taken by Jean-Marie Gradot in the Western Indian Ocean around La Réunion, where the moray eel was not native so far.
Dr. Roland Fricke has confirmed the ID of the moray eel.
Echidna delicatula has a yellowish brown color with fine mottling of darker brown.
The iris in the eye of the moray is yellow iris.
The origin of the dorsal fin is anterior to the gill opening, and the anus is anterior to the middle of the body.
The moray has conical teeth, the maxillary teeth are placed in two rows and consist of about 9 -13 large teeth forming a semicircle in the intermaxillary.
The bite of a moray eel can also be fatal to humans, depending on the size and depth of the bite.
In any case, the penetration of the pointed teeth of a moray eel into human skin is very painful and a doctor should be consulted without fail, since the saliva of moray eels is poisonous and contains a variety of different bacteria. In any case, a doctor should look at the bite area to treat or exclude possible blood poisoning.
Please always feed moray eels with feeding tongs to avoid accidents, no matter if the animal / animals is / are trusting!
Synonyms:
Poecilophis delicatulus Kaup, 1856
Siderea delicatula (Kaup, 1856)
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
