Masked moray
📖 Overview
Found in the intertidal zone up to 20 m in depth. Inhabits rocky, crevice-rich and reef habitats. Feeds mainly on fishes and crustaceans like crabs, lobsters and shrimps .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Masked moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 107 m . Tropical; 28°N -
🌿 Ecology
fishes and crustaceans like crabs, lobsters and shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | masked moray · Panamic moray |
| 🌍CES | muréna panamská |
| 🇫🇷French | Murène panaméenne |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Moréia-do-Panamá |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | morena mapache · Morena ojo negro |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muraena panamensis | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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