South Pacific Moray
Gymnothorax australicola
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–45 m
- Max size: 37.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This moray ranges from tide pools and very shallow inshore water down to at least 45 metres. It reaches about 38 centimetres and, like other morays, hunts by scent through cracks in the reef, gripping prey with two sets of jaws.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271820.
FAQ
- How deep does the South Pacific Moray live?
- The South Pacific Moray (Gymnothorax australicola) is typically found at 0–45 m.
- Is the South Pacific Moray dangerous to divers?
- The South Pacific Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the South Pacific Moray get?
- The South Pacific Moray grows to about 37.5 cm.