brown moray
| Scientific name | Gymnothorax unicolor |
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| Descriptor | Delaroche |
| Year of description | 1809 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Muraenidae |
| Genus | Gymnothorax |
Introduction
Gymnothorax unicolor, commonly known as brown moray, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Longevity20 year
How to recognize the brown moray ?
The brown moray measures between 80 and 100 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly marron body.
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 brown 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 brown moray is a fish solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the brown moray is generally peaceful with non-territorial animals that cannot be potential prey.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The brown 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?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature17 - 22 °C
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Depth4 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
The brown moray is most often found at a depth between 4m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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