Polygon moray (Gymnothorax polygonius)

Scientific name: Gymnothorax polygonius Poey, 1875

Polygon moray (Gymnothorax polygonius)

The Polygon moray (Gymnothorax polygonius) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Madeira and Cape Verde. Western Central Atlantic: Cuba and Trindade Island in Brazil.

Biology

Found in coastal waters in rocky habitats.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gymnothorax polygonius
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
84.0
Depth range
10–256 m (33–840 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 256 m, usually 50 - ? m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Madeira and Cape Verde. Western Central Atlantic: Cuba and Trindade Island in Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
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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