Blacktail moray
📖 Overview
Blacktail moray (Gymnothorax kolpos), first described by Böhlke & Böhlke, 1980 is a large fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 91.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.100 kg. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is valued as a game and sport species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Large, greenish brown with white ocellated spots that are small on head and anterior, becoming larger and fewer posteriorly .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blacktail moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 120 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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