Panamic moray (Gymnothorax panamensis)

Scientific name: Gymnothorax panamensis Steindachner, 1876

Panamic moray (Gymnothorax panamensis)

The Panamic moray (Gymnothorax panamensis) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. Reported from Chile.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gymnothorax panamensis
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
70.0
Depth range
5–20 m (16–66 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 20 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. Reported from Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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