Stout moray
📖 Overview
Stout moray (Muraena robusta), first described by Osório, 1911 is a very large fish in the family Muraenidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 150.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 45 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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
Very large, 1.9 m, pattern of large dark spots with dark blotch around gill opening .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stout moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 45 m . Tropical; 21°N - 18°S Central Atlantic: Colombia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnothorax galetae | Rubinoff | 1966 | Synonym |
| Gymnothorax nevezi | Roux | 1957 | Synonym |
| Murenophis robustus | Osório | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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