Panamic moray (Gymnothorax panamensis) fish species and information / pictures of Panamic moray - Gymnothorax panamensis

Panamic moray (Gymnothorax panamensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax panamensis

Common Name
Panamic moray

Biology
Found in the intertidal zone up to 20 m in depth. Inhabits rocky, crevice-rich and reef habitats. Feeds mainly on fishes and crustaceans like crabs, lobsters and shrimps (Ref. 28023).

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1876
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Eels and Morays (Anguilliformes)
Family
Moray eels (Muraenidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. Reported from Chile (Ref. 9068).
Range
28°N -

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
5 m
Depth To - meters
20 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 20 m (Ref. 9324)
Trophic Level
4.01 s.e. 0.62 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
70.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (50 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)