Muraena pardalis
| Common Names: | Dragon Eel Hawaiian Dragon Eel Leopard Moray Eel |
| Synonyms: | Gymnothorax pardalis Muraena pardalis |
| Family: | Muraenidae |
| Category: | OthersSW |
| Distribution: | Pacific - North; Hawaii. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; Reef |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Semi-aggressive. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | The Dragon Eel diet consists of live feeder fish, squid, and octopus, and may eat the other fish in the tank. It requires a 200 gallon or larger aquarium with suitable shelter to conceal itself until it becomes acclimated. In time, it will have its head out in the open or lie out in full view. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 90cm (35.4") Female: 90cm (35.4") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Nocturnal; Nocturnal |
| Gender: | Unknown. |
| Breeding: | Egg la |
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| Comments: | The aquarium must be equipped with a tight-fitting lid to discourage escape. |
| Main Colours: | White, Yellow, Orange |
| Markings: | Spots Small |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;dthurs |
| Submitted By: | dthurs |
| Contributors: | sirbooks |
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