Brown moray
📖 Overview
Found on shelf, on rocky coasts, rough sand, gravel, crevices, small caves and shadowed zones . Feeds on small crabs and gastropods .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brown moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brown moray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 20 m . Subtropical; 45°N - 8°S, 32°W - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
small crabs and gastropods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycodontis unicolor | Delaroche | 1809 | Synonym |
| Muraena unicolor | Delaroche | 1809 | Synonym |
| Muraenophis cristini | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Muraenophis unicolor | Delaroche | 1809 | Synonym |
| Thyrsoidea unicolor | Delaroche | 1809 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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