White-spotted moray (Muraena argus)

Scientific name: Muraena argus Steindachner, 1870

White-spotted moray (Muraena argus)

The White-spotted moray (Muraena argus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Mexico to Peru and the Galapagos Islands.

Biology

Inhabits deep, rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. 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
Muraena argus
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
120
Common length
60.0
Depth range
18–60 m (59–197 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 60 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru and the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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