Giant moray
📖 Overview
Found in lagoon and seaward reefs. Commonly seen species along deep drop-offs and slopes in Indonesian waters . Benthic . Juveniles more secretive and occur on intertidal reef flats . It feeds primarily on fishes and occasionally on crustaceans. This is the largest Indo-Pacific moray eel , perhaps reaching 3 m in length. Because of its position at the top of the reef's food chain it is often ciguatoxic. Attacks humans when provoked . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 10713. Solitary in reef holes (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Vertebrae: 137 - 143. Juveniles are tan with numerous large black spots. Adults have black specks that grade into leopard-like spots behind the head and a black area surrounding the gill opening. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Giant moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Giant moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Observations on prespawning behavior include a pair entwined around one another lying on the bottom of the reef area .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 30°N - 25°S East Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fishes and occasionally on crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnothorax javonica | Bleeker | 1859 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax mindanoensis | Borodin | 1930 | Synonym |
| Lycodontis javanicus | Bleeker | 1859 | Synonym |
| Muraena javanica | Bleeker | 1859 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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