This new moray eel was named after Hades, the god of the underworld, due to its unique habitat, burrowing behavior, high sensitivity to light, and most notably, its deep, dark coloration.
Researchers suspected some “slender” brown eels found in “mangrove swamps” across east Asia were being mistakenly identified as a known species, according to a study published Dec.
This moray eel is dark brown and appears to be an expert burrower. Unlike other moray eels that are brightly colored and live in primarily saltwater environments, Hades’ snake moray can be found ...
The newly discovered Hades’ snake moray (Uropterygius hades) is right at home in muddy river mouths. This moray eel is dark brown and appears to be an expert burrower. Unlike other moray eels that are ...
Description of a new uniformly brown estuarine moray eel (Anguilliformes, Muraenidae) from the Central Indo-Pacific Ocean. ZooKeys , 2024; 1220: 15 DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1220.129685 Cite This Page : ...