Bars'n spots moray
📖 Overview
Bars'n spots moray (Gymnothorax punctatofasciatus), first described by Bleeker, 1863 is a large fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 50.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 264 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: 132 - 143. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bars'n spots moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 264 m . Tropical West Pacific: China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bars and Spots Moray · Bars'n Spots Moray |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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