Gymnothorax vicinus
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| Habitat | Size (cm) | Diet | Behaviour | Sex |
| Be, Co, R | 120 | Pisc, Cru, Noct | I | F |
Description:
Dense and finely mottled greenish or brown overall. Brilliant yellow iris.Heavy to medium body. Inside of mouth is lavender and purple. Long snout.
Ecology
A benthic and solitary species inhabiting rocky shores and reefs where water is clear, to depths of up to 150m. Most active at night. Constanly open and close mouth for respiration. They have a carnivorous diet feeding on bony fish, mobile benthic crutacea such as shrimps and crabs as well as octopus, squid and cuttlefish.
Life Cycle
Like other species of moray eels, the chain moray is oviparous, meaning it produces eggs. The eggs and larvae are pelagic, unlike the adult moray, meaning they are able to be dispersed long distances away from the parent and benthic regions. Can exist almost at the surface in some instances .
Dense and finely mottled greenish or brown overall. Brilliant yellow iris.Heavy to medium body. Inside of mouth is lavender and purple. Long snout.
Ecology
A benthic and solitary species inhabiting rocky shores and reefs where water is clear, to depths of up to 150m. Most active at night. Constanly open and close mouth for respiration. They have a carnivorous diet feeding on bony fish, mobile benthic crutacea such as shrimps and crabs as well as octopus, squid and cuttlefish.
Life Cycle
Like other species of moray eels, the chain moray is oviparous, meaning it produces eggs. The eggs and larvae are pelagic, unlike the adult moray, meaning they are able to be dispersed long distances away from the parent and benthic regions. Can exist almost at the surface in some instances .
Purplemouth Moray Eel
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Purplemouth Moray Eel
Purplemouth Moray Eel
Purplemouth Moray Eel
