description Hookjaw moray Overview
The hookjaw moray (Enchelycore carychroa) is a moray eel in the family Muraenidae. It was described by James E. Böhlke and Eugenia B. Böhlke in 1976 and is associated with Atlantic marine habitats.
The species is distinguished by its strongly curved jaws, a feature reflected in its common name. It is a reef-associated eel rather than a freshwater fish.
help Hookjaw moray FAQ
What is the scientific name of the hookjaw moray?
The hookjaw moray is Enchelycore carychroa, a member of the moray family Muraenidae. It is associated with Atlantic marine habitats.
Why does it have the name hookjaw?
Its jaws are strongly curved, which gives the species its hookjaw name. That unusual jaw shape is the key identifying feature highlighted for Enchelycore carychroa.
Who described Enchelycore carychroa?
James E. Böhlke and Eugenia B. Böhlke described the species in 1976. The 1976 description places the hookjaw moray in modern Atlantic fish taxonomy.
Is the hookjaw moray a snake eel?
No, it is a moray eel in the family Muraenidae, not a snake eel. Enchelycore carychroa is recognized by its strongly curved jaws and Atlantic marine range.
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