green moray
| Scientific name | Gymnothorax funebris |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Ranzani |
| Year of description | 1839 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Muraenidae |
| Genus | Gymnothorax |
Introduction
Gymnothorax funebris, commonly known as green moray, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size150 cm
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Maximum size250 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Average size150 cm
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Maximum size250 cm
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Longevity20 year
How to recognize the green moray ?
The green moray measures between 150 and 250 cm.
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 green 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 green 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.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the green moray is generally peaceful with non-territorial animals that cannot be potential prey.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Migratory speciesYes
The green moray is a fish ovipare. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
The green moray is most often found at a depth between 1m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Same genus
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