Gymnothorax undulatus

Gymnothorax undulatus

Scientific name	Gymnothorax undulatus
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

Type

Moray eels
Average size

120 cm
Maximum size

150 cm
Pattern

mottling

Type

Moray eels
Average size

120 cm
Maximum size

150 cm
Pattern

mottling

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

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

solitary
territorial

Yes
Way of living

nocturnal

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

Reproduction

dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu

Gymnothorax undulatus is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.

Risks for humans

Venomous

No
Bite

Yes

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?

Origin

Persian Gulf Great Barrier Reef mer d'Oman Philippine Sea Red Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas East Indian Ocean western Indian Ocean Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

24 - 29 °C
Depth

0 - 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.

Species of the same biotope

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