Indian Mud Moray
Gymnothorax tile
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Unlike most morays, this one shuns coral and lives in muddy estuaries and river mouths, even pushing up into the lower reaches of rivers in one to ten metres of water. It grows to about 60 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271890.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Mud Moray live?
- The Indian Mud Moray (Gymnothorax tile) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Indian Mud Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Mud Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Mud Moray get?
- The Indian Mud Moray grows to about 60 cm.