Order Anguilliformes Subfamily Muraeninae Higher classification Gymnomuraena | Phylum Chordata Family Muraenidae Scientific name Gymnomuraena zebra Rank Species | |
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Genus GymnomuraenaLacépède, 1803 Similar Gymnomuraena, Snowflake moray, Echidna, Leopard moray eel, Gymnothorax | ||
Zebra moray eel gymnomuraena zebra
The zebra moray, Gymnomuraena zebra, is a species of marine fish in the family Muraenidae. It is the only member of the genus Gymnomuraena, though it sometimes has been included in Echidna instead.
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- Zebra moray eel gymnomuraena zebra
- Getting bit by a zebra moray eel gymnomuraena zebra
- Description
- Distribution habitat
- Biology
- Famous Eels
- References
Getting bit by a zebra moray eel gymnomuraena zebra
Description
The zebra moray is considered as a medium-sized fish even if it can reach a maximum length of 150 cm. However, the average size commonly observed is more of the order of 50 cm. It is densely banded dark and whitish, giving rise to its common name. Its snout is round and short.
Distribution & habitat
The zebra moray is widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific area from eastern coast of Africa until western coast of America, including the Red Sea, Hawaii and Galápagos.
The zebra moray is a benthic fish, its favorite habitat corresponds to the rocky or coral reef on coastal shallow water between 1 and 39 meters deep.
Biology
Gymnomuraena zebra has a nocturnal activity and actively hunt its prey. Unlike most other moray eels, it feeds almost exclusively on crustaceans, sea urchins and mollusks.
Famous Eels
FishCenterLive on adultswim.com features a Zebra Moray eel named Hamburger, an eel destined to win the Spring King Championship.