Speckled moray (Gymnothorax dovii)

Scientific name: Gymnothorax dovii G?nther, 1870

Speckled moray (Gymnothorax dovii)

The Speckled moray (Gymnothorax dovii) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Costa Rica to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. Also in the Gulf of California.

Biology

Benthic between rocks and on sand and mud substrates. 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
Gymnothorax dovii
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
170
Depth range
3–36 m (10–118 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 36 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. Also in the Gulf of California.
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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