painted moray
| Scientific name | Gymnothorax meleagris |
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| Descriptor | Shaw |
| Year of description | 1795 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Muraenidae |
| Genus | Gymnothorax |
Introduction
Gymnothorax meleagris, commonly known as painted moray, is a brackish water and salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
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Longevity30 year
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Mimicrystone
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Patternponctuations
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
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Longevity30 year
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Mimicrystone
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the painted moray ?
The painted moray measures between 80 and 120 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and blanc body. The also has blanc 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 livingdiurnal
The painted 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 painted moray is a fish solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .
The painted 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
The painted moray is a fish ovipare.
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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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 51 m
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FlowMedium
Biotope presentation
The painted moray is most often found at a depth between 0m and 51m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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