Hourglass moray (Muraena clepsydra)

Scientific name: Muraena clepsydra Gilbert, 1898

Hourglass moray (Muraena clepsydra)

The Hourglass moray (Muraena clepsydra) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands.

Biology

Lives in rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses. Constantly opens and closes its mouth, an action required for respiration, not a threat.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Muraena clepsydra
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
120
Common length
60.0
Depth range
0–25 m (0–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 25 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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