Slendertail moray
📖 Overview
Inhabits corals and rocks of lagoon and seaward reefs. Mottled moray. Benthic . Possibly a protogynous hermaphrodite . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 86942.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slendertail moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Protogyny unconfirmed .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m . Tropical; 28°N - 24°S Pacific Ocean: Caroline and Mariana Islands to the Hawaiian, Line and Tuamoto Islands; throughout Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Graceful-tailed Moray · Slendertail Moray |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnothorax gracilicandus | Jenkins | 1903 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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