Southern moray
📖 Overview
Southern moray (Gymnothorax austrinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 88.2 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 151. A large brown moray with tapering tail; anus behind midbody; preanal length 1.8 in TL; head moderate, 8.5 in TL; depth at gill opening 18 in TL; teeth uniserial, few and highly serrated, no median intermaxillary or vomerine teeth; MVF 6-68-151.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Southern moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Southern moray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Indian Ocean: Victoria, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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