Lipspot Moray
Gymnothorax chilospilus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–45 m
- Max size: 50.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This moray haunts shallow coastal reef flats, usually in less than five metres of water, but also pushes out to deeper rubble reefs. Benthic and secretive, it grows to about half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217490.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lipspot Moray live?
- The Lipspot Moray (Gymnothorax chilospilus) is typically found at 0–45 m.
- Is the Lipspot Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Lipspot Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lipspot Moray get?
- The Lipspot Moray grows to about 50.5 cm.