Whitespotted moray (Gymnothorax johnsoni)

Scientific name: Gymnothorax johnsoni Smith, 1962

Whitespotted moray (Gymnothorax johnsoni)

The Whitespotted moray (Gymnothorax johnsoni) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea south to Algoa Bay, South Africa.

Biology

Vertebrae: 135 - 137. Pale brown with irregular, light spots anteriorly, larger and more rounded on tail and in young. Corner of mouth and gill opening dusky.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gymnothorax johnsoni
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
130
Depth range
20–70 m (66–230 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 70 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Algoa Bay, South Africa.
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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