Gymnothorax punctatus

Gymnothorax punctatus

Family	Muraenidae
Genus	Gymnothorax
IUCN category (World)	LC

Introduction

Descriptor : Bloch & Schneider, 1801

Gymnothorax punctatus is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Type

Moray eels
Average size

70 cm
Maximum size

90 cm
Pattern

tasks

Type

Moray eels
Average size

70 cm
Maximum size

90 cm
Pattern

tasks

How to recognize This fish ?

Gymnothorax punctatus measures between 70 and 90 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, beige and gris body. The also has blanc tasks.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

solitary
territorial

Yes
Way of living

nocturnal

Gymnothorax punctatus 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 punctatus 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.

Gymnothorax punctatus 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

Reproduction

ovipare

Gymnothorax punctatus 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.

Origin and distribution

Origin

Persian Gulf mer d'Oman Red Sea

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

0 - 40 m

Biotope presentation

Gymnothorax punctatus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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Bibliographic references

- GBIF