Indian unpatterned moray
📖 Overview
Indian unpatterned moray (Gymnothorax indicus) 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 35.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 194. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body elongated, brown unpatterned; anus at about mid-point of body; snout blunt and short; eyes comparatively large and slightly closer to rictus than to the tip of snout; mandibular pores 5; maxillary teeth uniserial and sharply pointed; MVF: 9-79-194; dorsal-fin margin black.Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian unpatterned moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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