Gymnothorax meleagris

Scientific name Gymnothorax meleagris
Descriptor Shaw
Year of description 1795
IUCN category LC
Family Muraenidae
Genus Gymnothorax
Gymnothorax meleagris Gymnothorax meleagris

Introduction

Gymnothorax meleagris is a brackish water and salt water fish.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    80 cm
  • Maximum size
    120 cm
  • Longevity
    30 year
  • Mimicry
    stone
  • Pattern
    ponctuations
  • Average size
    80 cm
  • Maximum size
    120 cm
  • Longevity
    30 year
  • Mimicry
    stone
  • Pattern
    ponctuations

How to recognize Gymnothorax meleagris ?

Gymnothorax meleagris 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

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    Yes
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Gymnothorax meleagris hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.

Gymnothorax meleagris is a fish solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .

Gymnothorax meleagris 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

  • Migratory species
    No

Gymnothorax meleagris is a fish ovipare.

Risks for humans

  • Venomous
    No
  • Bite
    Yes

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

  • Temperature
    24 - 28 °C
  • Depth
    0 - 51 m
  • Flow
    Medium

Biotope presentation

Gymnothorax meleagris 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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