Wide-mouth Moray
📖 Overview
Wide-mouth Moray (Gymnothorax eurygnathos) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wide-mouth Moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 406 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Gulf of California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Wide-mouth Moray |
| 🌍CES | muréna čelistnatá |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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