Undulated moray (Gymnothorax undulatus)

Scientific name: Gymnothorax undulatus Lacep?de, 1803

The Undulated moray (Gymnothorax undulatus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae.

Biology

A common species on reef flats among rocks, rubble, or debris and also occurs in lagoons and seaward reefs to depths of 26 m or more. Cavernicolous. Benthic. Nocturnal species that feeds on fishes, octopi, and probably crustaceans. Reported to be an aggressive species and prone to bite. Used in Chinese medicine.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Gymnothorax undulatus
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 150
Depth range: 9–110 m (30–361 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 110 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa, including Walters Shoal to French Polynesia, north to southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef. Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial