Abbott's moray eel
📖 Overview
Benthic in crevices . Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 86942.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 120 - 123. Dark purplish brown with small yellow spots which is sparse on the tail . This species is similar to Gymnothorax meleagris in having biserial maxillary teeth, with inner and outer series about equal in length; intermaxillary teeth arranged in a peripheral series, a median series, and an intermediate series on each side between the median and peripheral series. .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Abbott's moray eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 74 m , usually 3 - 5 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Abbott's moray eel is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 185 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Abbott's moray eel has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnothorax chalazius | Waite | 1904 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax dentex | de Buen | 1961 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax ercodes | Jenkins | 1903 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax gilberti | Tanaka | 1908 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax laysanus | Steindachner | 1900 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax wakanourae | Tanaka | 1908 | Synonym |
| Lycodontis eurostus | Abbott | 1860 | Synonym |
| Lycodontis laysanus | Steindachner | 1900 | Synonym |
| Lycodontis parvibranchialis | Fowler | 1900 | Synonym |
| Muraena laysana | Steindachner | 1900 | Synonym |
| Thyrsoidea eurosta | Abbott | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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