Chlopsidae
Chlopsis bicolor
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Anguilliformes
Suborder:	Chlopsoidei
Family:	Chlopsidae
Genera
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The Chlopsidae, or false morays, are a family of eels 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 11 to 42 cm (4.3 to 16.5 in) in length.

Genera

The family contains these genera:

Family Chlopsidae

• Genus Boehlkenchelys
• Genus Catesbya
• Genus Chilorhinus
• Genus Chlopsis
• Genus Kaupichthys
• Genus Powellichthys
• Genus Robinsia
• Genus Xenoconger

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