Starry moray (Gymnothorax nudivomer)

Scientific name: Gymnothorax nudivomer G?nther, 1867

The Starry moray (Gymnothorax nudivomer) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and Transkei, South Africa to the Hawaiian and Marquesan islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Large individuals; body dark yellow-brown numerous, smaller than pupil-sized spots that become small and numerous anteriorly, but large and widely spaced posteriorly. Yellow inside the mouth. This species has a relatively short, blunt snout; the larger specimens lack vomerine teeth and median intermaxillary teeth; the largest teeth are finely serrate; and jaws not arched, even in large specimens.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Gymnothorax nudivomer
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 180
Depth range: 2–271 m (7–889 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 271 m, usually 30 - ? m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and Transkei, South Africa to the Hawaiian and Marquesan islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Poisonous to eat
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial