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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Geometric moray

Gymnothorax griseus Lacepède, 1803
Max Length
65 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
1–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Found in shallow coastal waters, on coral and rocky reefs . Simultaneous hermaphroditism is confirmed for this species .

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax griseus
Authority
Lacepède, 1803
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
65 cm
Depth Range
1–40 m
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Head brownish with conspicuous lines of black dots . Body lilac with brown marbling .: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Geometric moray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Geometric moray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Simultaneous hermaphroditism is confirmed using good diagnostic criteria .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 40 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: throughout the area, including the Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
65cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lacepède, 1803

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