Leopard moray eel (Enchelycore pardalis) is a saltwater species recorded in Taiwan. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 5–60 m.
Scientific name: Enchelycore pardalis · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 92 cm
The leopard moray eel is a muraenid that lives on coral and rocky reefs, common in warm-temperate waters, staying near the bottom and feeding on fish. Its range runs from Réunion and Hawaii through the Line and Society Islands, north to southern Japan and southern Korea and south to New Caledonia. It is a commercial and game species and is also sold for aquariums, at a medium price. Maximum length is about 92 cm total length. It is a tropical species, found from 5 to 60 m. Trophic level is 4.5, fishing vulnerability high at 56 of 100, and resilience low. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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