Yellowmouth Moray
Gymnothorax nudivomer
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 2–271 m
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large moray of inner and outer reef slopes, the yellowmouth moray flashes a bright yellow mouth when it gapes and reaches close to 180 centimetres. It hunts down to nearly 270 metres, and its skin mucus is toxic, making it unsafe to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217488.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowmouth Moray live?
- The Yellowmouth Moray (Gymnothorax nudivomer) is typically found at 2–271 m.
- Is the Yellowmouth Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowmouth Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowmouth Moray get?
- The Yellowmouth Moray grows to about 1.8 m.