Many Vertebrae Moray
📖 Overview
Many Vertebrae Moray (Gymnothorax polyspondylus), first described by Böhlke & Randall, 2000 is a large fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 41.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 180 to 200 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Many Vertebrae Moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 180 - 200 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Many Vertebrae Moray |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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