Reticulated Moray
Gymnothorax paucivertebralis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: to 16 m
- Max size: 22.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A moray known from its type specimens, caught at night on a sand and rubble bottom beside coral reef at about 16 metres. It grows to around 23 centimetres and, like other morays, hunts after dark through the reef margins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1493591.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reticulated Moray live?
- The Reticulated Moray (Gymnothorax paucivertebralis) is typically found at to 16 m.
- Is the Reticulated Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Reticulated Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reticulated Moray get?
- The Reticulated Moray grows to about 22.7 cm.