Tiger Moray, <i>Gymnothorax enigmatic</i> Click to enlarge image
Tiger Moray, Gymnothorax enigmaticus Image: J.E. Randall
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Fast Facts

  • Classification
    Genus
    Gymnothorax
    Species
    enigmaticus
    Family
    Muraenidae
    Order
    Anguilliformes
    Class
    Actinopterygii
  • Size Range
    It grows to about 58 cm in length.

Introduction

Tiger Morays are whitish, often with darker mottling dorsally. They have 17-21 dark bands that are narrower than the pale interspaces.



Introduction

Tiger Morays are whitish, often with darker mottling dorsally. They have 17-21 dark bands that are narrower than the pale interspaces.

Distribution

The species occurs in shallow tropical Indo-west Pacific waters.

The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.


Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia

References

  1. Randall, J.E. 2005. Reef and Shore Fishes of the South Pacific. University of Hawai'i Press. Pp. 707.