• Scientific Name: Enchelycore carychroa

• Common Name: Chestnut moray eel

• Family: Muraenidae (moray eels)

• Size: One of the smallest moray eels, reaching only about 34 cm (13 inches) in length

• Coloration: Reddish-brown (chestnut) body with a slightly lighter underside and irregular pale markings or blotches

• Head/Mouth: Arched jaws with visible, sharp, fang-like teeth — typical of Enchelycore species

• Habitat: Coral reefs and rocky crevices, usually shallow waters from 3 to 30 meters deep

• Behavior: Nocturnal and secretive; spends most of its time hiding in crevices during the day

• Diet: Carnivorous — feeds on small fish and invertebrates

• Very rarely seen in the wild due to its small size and cryptic behavior

• Easily confused with juveniles of other eels, but its distinctive color and jaw shape help in identification

• Not commonly kept in aquariums due to its elusive nature and limited distribution

Specimen is 12"