Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Muraenidae Scientific name Gymnothorax castaneus Higher classification Gymnothorax Order Eel | |
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Similar Moray eel, Gymnothorax, Eel, Latticetail moray, Gymnothorax pictus | ||
Panamic green moray eel
The panamic green moray eel (Gymnothorax castaneus) is a large moray eel in the Pacific. Common names also include chestnut moray eel.
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The panamic green moray is found in the Pacific from the Gulf of California to Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands. It grows to about 1.5 m in length, and is brown to brownish green. It is found near reefs and associated waters between 3 and 36 m deep.
Panamic green moray eel hiding
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