Y-bar moray
📖 Overview
Y-bar moray (Gymnothorax ypsilon), first described by Hatooka & Randall, 1992 is a large fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 89.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 110 to 185 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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
Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 151 - 154; Vertebrae: 141 - 153. A species of Gymnothorax of moderate length. Dorsal fin moderately high, its origin before gill opening. Anus before mid-body. Jaw teeth sharp and uniserial. Body creamy light brown with 26-35 distinct, narrow, dark crossbars extending onto fins (some bars on most specimens Y-shaped). Anterior part of head uniformly light brown. Anal fin with a white margin . MVF 5-56-149 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Y-bar moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 110 - 185 m . Subtropical Pacific Ocean: southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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