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Barred-fin Moray
Gymnothorax zonipectis
Richardson's Moray
Gymnothorax richardsonii
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 15 m
- Found in
- 61 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whitebrown
- Body shape
- Anguilliform
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Reticulations pattern
Gymnothorax richardsonii is a moray eel found in coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It was first named by Pieter Bleeker in 1852.
Description
Body is light brown to white with darker mottling, a lighter chin and throat, and white margins around the lip pores.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Society Islands, north to the Ryukyus, south to the Cook Islands; Mariana and Caroline islands in Micronesia.
Habitat
Inhabits shallow lagoons and seaward reefs. Often under large, loose dead coral pieces. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans. Solitary.
Similar species
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Gymnothorax favagineus
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Dragon Moray
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Fimbriated Moray
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Questions
Is Richardson's Moray dangerous?
Richardson's Moray has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Richardson's Moray?
How deep does Richardson's Moray live?
Richardson's Moray can be found at depths of up to 15 meters.
