Abbott's moray eel (Gymnothorax eurostus)

Scientific name: Gymnothorax eurostus Abbott, 1860

The Abbott's moray eel (Gymnothorax eurostus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae.

Biology

Vertebrae: 120 - 123. Dark purplish brown with small yellow spots which is sparse on the tail. This species is similar to Gymnothorax meleagris in having biserial maxillary teeth, with inner and outer series about equal in length; intermaxillary teeth arranged in a peripheral series, a median series, and an intermediate series on each side between the median and peripheral series..

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Species facts

Scientific name: Gymnothorax eurostus
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 60.0
Depth range: 1–74 m (3–243 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 74 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: anti-tropical in distribution. Reported from Seychelles but Randall and van Egmond 1994 believe otherwise. Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica and Easter Island and Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial