Small-spotted Moray
📖 Overview
Small-spotted Moray (Gymnothorax phalarus), first described by Bussing, 1998 is a large fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 92.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 23 to 339 metres. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Vertebrae: 138 - 144. Medium to dark brown coloration overlain with white dots becoming larger posteriorly; jaw teeth uniserial and serrate; one or two vomerine teeth in adults; four infraorbital pores; mean vertebral formula 6-58-140.: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Small-spotted Moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 23 - 339 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Small-spotted Moray |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Moréia-da-Baja-Califórnia |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Morena de manchas pequeñas |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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