Smallspot moray
📖 Overview
Smallspot moray (Gymnothorax microstictus), first described by Böhlke, 2000 is a medium-sized fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 30 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 113 - 121. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallspot moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 30 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu; Philippines south to Australia (Ref 90102).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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