Fangtooth moray
📖 Overview
Occasional among rocks and rubble to depths of at least 10 m. They stay concealed among rocks, waiting for prey to come along. Are active predators which feed on crustaceans and fish . Possibly consumed in subsistence fisheries .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fangtooth moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fangtooth moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fangtooth moray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 60 m . Subtropical; 40°N - 17°S, 32°W - 35°E
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnothorax anatinus | Lowe | 1838 | Synonym |
| Lycodontis anatinus | Lowe | 1838 | Synonym |
| Muraena anatina | Lowe | 1838 | Synonym |
| Muraena sanctaehelenae | Günther | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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