Dark moray
📖 Overview
Dark moray (Gymnothorax afer), first described by Bloch, 1795 is a very large fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 100.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits brackish estuarine and coastal transition zones between freshwater and the sea. Recorded depth range: 10 to 100 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range 10 - 100 m . Tropical; 20°N - 18°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dark Moray |
| 🌍CES | muréna africká |
| 🇫🇷French | Murène Obscure |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Moréia-sombria |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Morena Oscura |
| 🌍THA | ปลาหลดหินสีเข้ม |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycodontis afer | Bloch | 1795 | Synonym |
| Muraena afra | Lacepède | 1803 | Synonym |
| Muraena africana | Shaw | 1803 | Synonym |
| Muraena tristis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Muraenophis afra | Lacepède | 1803 | Synonym |
| Thyrsoidea maculipinnis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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