Slenderjaw moray
📖 Overview
Lives between rocks, boulder strewn areas and walls. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses during the day; forage in the open at night. Constantly opens and closes its mouth-an action required for respiration-not a threat .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slenderjaw moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slenderjaw moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Slenderjaw moray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 40 m . Tropical; 27°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnothorax octavianus | Myers & Wade | 1941 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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