fimbriated moray
| Scientific name | Gymnothorax fimbriatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bennett |
| Year of description | 1832 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Muraenidae |
| Genus | Gymnothorax |
Introduction
Gymnothorax fimbriatus, commonly known as fimbriated moray, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size90 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Patternponctuations
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Average size90 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the fimbriated moray ?
The fimbriated moray measures between 90 and 100 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and marron body. The also has noir ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The fimbriated moray hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The fimbriated moray is a fish solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
The fimbriated moray is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The fimbriated moray is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth5 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
The fimbriated moray is most often found at a depth between 5m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
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Bibliographic references
GYMNOTHORAX SHAOI, A NEW SPECIES OF MORAY EEL (ANGUILLIFORMES: MURAENIDAE) FROM SOUTHEASTERN TAIWAN - Hong-Ming Chen - Kar-Hoe Loh - Journal of Marine Science and Technology - 2007.
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Same genus
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