Y-Patterned Moray
Gymnothorax berndti
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 30–303 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large moray that grows to about a metre, this is a rare fish that keeps to rock and sponge ground on reefs, usually below 30 metres. Like other morays it shelters in crevices by day, leaving its head out and breathing through a constantly working mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271824.
FAQ
- How deep does the Y-Patterned Moray live?
- The Y-Patterned Moray (Gymnothorax berndti) is typically found at 30–303 m.
- Is the Y-Patterned Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Y-Patterned Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Y-Patterned Moray get?
- The Y-Patterned Moray grows to about 1 m.