Snowflake-patched moray (Gymnothorax niphostigmus)

Scientific name: Gymnothorax niphostigmus Chen, Shao & Chen, 1996

Snowflake-patched moray (Gymnothorax niphostigmus)

The Snowflake-patched moray (Gymnothorax niphostigmus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Northwest Pacific, Taiwan, including the Pescadore Islands (=Penghu).

Biology

Dorsal fin moderately high. Anus in front of mid-body point. Body and fins darkish brown, with numerous snowflake-like patches. Skin of pericranium area with many small whitish spots. Corner of mouth blackish. Anal fin margin white, while edge of the dorsal and caudal fins are dark.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gymnothorax niphostigmus
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
75.7
Depth range
35–150 m (115–492 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 35 - 150 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: Taiwan, including the Pescadore Islands (=Penghu).
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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