Chlopsidae

The Chlopsidae, or false morays, are a family of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the order Anguilliformes, the eels. The eels in this family are found in coral reefs worldwide. As their name suggests, they somewhat resemble moray eels in appearance. However, they are smaller than true morays, ranging from in length.

Chlopsis is a genus of eels of the family Chlopsidae. Chlopsis is a genus of eels belonging to the family Chlopsidae, commonly known as false morays. These eels are characterized by their elongated, slightly compressed bodies, large eyes, and the absence of pectoral fins. Their dorsal and anal fins are well-developed and continuous with the tail fin, with the dorsal fin origin approximately over the gill opening. The lateral line is reduced, featuring 1-2 pores on the rear of the head and 5-6 along the lower jaw. Chlopsis species inhabit tropical to warm temperate regions, occurring on both si

Kaupichthys is a genus of eels in the family Chlopsidae.

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Chilorhinus is a small genus of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Chlopsidae, the false morays. These eels occur in tropical waters

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eel in the family Chlopsidae

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