Stout Moray, Gymnothorax eurostus (Abbott 1860)
A Stout Moray, Gymnothorax eurostus, at Lord Howe Island, Tasman Sea. Source: Andrew J. Green / Reef life Survey. License: CC by Attribution
Video of a Stout Moray, Gymnothorax eurostus.
Stout Moray, Gymnothorax eurostus (Abbott 1860)
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Distribution |
Houtman Abrohlos to the Dampier Archipelago, WA, and from One Tree Island, QLD, to at least Swansea, NSW; also at Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island in the Tasman Sea. Elsewhere, the species is widespread in the Indo-Pacific with an anti-tropical distribution. Inhabits coastal reefs, hiding in crevices, caves and under ledges during the day in depths to 25 m. |
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Size |
To 60 cm |
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Colour |
Highly variable in colour, from tan to brown with a spotted head, and irregular darker spots superimposed over pale yellow spots, often appearing as a reticulated pattern on the tail. |
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Feeding |
Carnivore - a voracious nocturnal predator feeding mostly on reef fishes. |
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Fisheries |
Of no interest to fisheries. |
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Conservation |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. |
Stout Moray, Gymnothorax eurostus (Abbott 1860)
References
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