Whitemargin Moray
Gymnothorax albimarginatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 6–180 m
- Max size: 89 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This moray favours sandy reef slopes, lying secretive in the reef by day and slipping out over open sand at night to hunt. It can reach nearly 90 centimetres, and its bite is reported to carry venom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271814.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitemargin Moray live?
- The Whitemargin Moray (Gymnothorax albimarginatus) is typically found at 6–180 m.
- Is the Whitemargin Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Whitemargin Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitemargin Moray get?
- The Whitemargin Moray grows to about 89 cm.