Head-spot moray
📖 Overview
Head-spot moray (Gymnothorax cephalospilus) 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 20.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 125 and 134 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 142 - 146. A small, slender, dark brown moray with contrasting eye-sized white spots on head; spots fewer toward anus, very few or lacking on tail; anus at midbody, preanal length 2.0 in TL; depth at gill opening 18-22 in TL; head 8.2-9.3 in TL; teeth stout, no long canines; MVF 6-64-145.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Head-spot moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Head-spot moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Head-spot moray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 125 - 134 m . Subtropical West Pacific: eastern and western 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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