Yellow moray
📖 Overview
Yellow moray (Gymnothorax prasinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 91.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 40 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: New Zealand, Kermadec Island and southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
crabs and fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Australian Green Moray · Brown Reef Eel · Green Eel · Green Moray · Green Reef Eel · Pettifogger · Southern Green Moray · Sydney Green Eel · Yellow Moray |
| 🌍CES | Muréna zelená |
| 🇩🇪German | Gelbe Muräne |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Murena gialla |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Moréia-verde-australiana |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Morena verde australiana |
| 🌍TUR | Sarı Müren |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 珊礁裸胸鳝 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnothorax jacksoniensis | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax leecote | Scott | 1965 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax maculaepinnis | Bleeker | 1866 | Synonym |
| Muraena callorhyncha | Günther | 1870 | Synonym |
| Muraena krulli | Hector | 1877 | Synonym |
| Muraena prasina | Richardson | 1848 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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