Steindachner's moray eel (Gymnothorax steindachneri) fish species and information / pictures of Steindachner's moray eel - Gymnothorax steindachneri

Steindachner's moray eel (Gymnothorax steindachneri) fish species information

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax steindachneri

Common Name
Steindachner's moray eel

Biology
Inhabits shallow seaward reefs to over 30 m. Common in holes or crevices at the base of corals or rocks (Ref. 9710). Benthic (Ref. 58302).

Classification

Classified By
Jordan & Evermann, 1903
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Eels and Morays (Anguilliformes)
Family
Moray eels (Muraenidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Central Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
5 m
Depth To - meters
124 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 124 m (Ref. 58302)
Trophic Level
4.5 s.e. 0.80 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
91.0 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
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (39 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated