Nasal-flap moray
📖 Overview
Nasal-flap moray (Gymnothorax longinaris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: small, moderately robust with body length slightly less than tail length; posterior nostril encased within an unusual elongate dermal flap, its length 7.1 in HL; dorsal fin origin anterior to level of gill opening; vertebral count relatively low, total vertebrae 117. Colouration: in life pale reddish brown on upper two-thirds and white below, with 14, broad dark brown bars, pale spaces between bars and adjacent pale areas of dorsal fin profusely covered with red-brown spotting; dorsal fin with 14, white-edged black bars, appearing as ocelli, when viewed from dorsally .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nasal-flap moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 18 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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