Richardson's Moray
Gymnothorax richardsonii
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 34 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small moray hides under loose dead coral on shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, rarely venturing below 15 metres. It hunts small fishes and crustaceans alone, and at just over 30 centimetres it is one of the more modest morays a diver will meet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271882.
FAQ
- How deep does the Richardson's Moray live?
- The Richardson's Moray (Gymnothorax richardsonii) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Richardson's Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Richardson's Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Richardson's Moray get?
- The Richardson's Moray grows to about 34 cm.