Gymnothorax undulatus
| Scientific name | Gymnothorax undulatus |
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| Descriptor | Lacepède |
| Year of description | 1803 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Muraenidae |
| Genus | Gymnothorax |
Introduction
Gymnothorax undulatus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size120 cm
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Maximum size150 cm
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Patternmottling
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Type
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Average size120 cm
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Maximum size150 cm
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Patternmottling
How to recognize Gymnothorax undulatus ?
Gymnothorax undulatus measures between 120 and 150 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly vert, noir and blanc body. The also has noir and marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
Gymnothorax undulatus hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Gymnothorax undulatus is a fish solitary naturally found near the rocks. 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.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
Gymnothorax undulatus is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 110 m
Biotope presentation
Gymnothorax undulatus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 110m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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