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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Whitespot moray

Muraena pavonina Richardson, 1845
Max Length
51.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
2–60 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Whitespot moray (Muraena pavonina) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 51.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Muraena pavonina
Authority
Richardson, 1845
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
51.2 cm
Depth Range
2–60 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Whitespot moray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Whitespot moray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Protogyny unconfirmed .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 60 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00049 × L3.26 (TL)
Max TL
51.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Richardson, 1845

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