| Scientific classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Family: | Muraenidae |
| Genus: | Enchelycore |
| Species: | E. pardalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Enchelycore pardalis (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) | |
Its distinctive features that makes it impossible to mistake for any other are : its bright yellow, orange-red, black and white colorations, unusual patterns on the body, sharp pointed head and distinctive horns above the eyes!
It is a very aggressive species with a mouth full of large sharp teeth, and a bottom jaw that cannot close because it is curved...:O
A carnivore, this eel will try to eat anything it can get its mouth around! It is a hunter and prefers to dine on live foods, such as small fish, crabs, shrimps, and squids.
It is common for Dragon eels to go into a "hybernation" period, at which time it will usually hide and not eat for several weeks, or longer.
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