The zebra moray

zebra moray

Scientific name	Gymnomuraena zebra
Descriptor	Shaw
Year of description	1797
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Muraenidae
Genus	Gymnomuraena

Introduction

Gymnomuraena zebra, commonly known as zebra moray, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

70 cm
Maximum size

150 cm
Pattern

vertical stripes

Average size

70 cm
Maximum size

150 cm
Pattern

vertical stripes

How to recognize the zebra moray ?

The zebra moray measures between 70 and 150 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and blanc body. The also has blanc vertical stripes.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

solitary
territorial

Yes
Way of living

nocturnal

The zebra moray is a fish solitary naturally found Dans un terrier. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.

The zebra moray is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare qui pond en eau libre
Hermaphrodite

protogynous

The zebra moray is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre. always born female. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become male, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protogynous type.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Origin

Bay of Bengal Persian Gulf Great Barrier Reef mer d'Oman East China Sea Philippine Sea Sea of Japan Red Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas East Indian Ocean western Indian Ocean Galapagos Tropical Eastern Pacific Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

islands

Bali Lombok Nusa Penida French Polynesia

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

24 - 29 °C
Depth

3 - 50 m

Biotope presentation

The zebra moray is most often found at a depth between 3m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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