Barredfin Moray
Gymnothorax zonipectis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive moray that spends the day wedged in ledges and rubble on outer reef slopes, slipping out mainly at night to hunt. It takes small fish and crustaceans, often hiding in caves below twenty metres, and grows to about half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217506.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barredfin Moray live?
- The Barredfin Moray (Gymnothorax zonipectis) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Barredfin Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Barredfin Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barredfin Moray get?
- The Barredfin Moray grows to about 50 cm.