Tiger Moray, Gymnothorax enigmaticus McCosker & Randall, 1982
Scientific name: Gymnothorax enigmaticus
Alternative name/s:
Enigmatic Moray
Enigmatic Moray
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Tiger Moray, Gymnothorax enigmaticus
Image: J.E. Randall
© CC BY NC SA
© CC BY NC SA
Fast Facts
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Classification
- Genus
- Gymnothorax
- Species
- enigmaticus
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Order
- Anguilliformes
- Class
- Actinopterygii
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- 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.
References
- Randall, J.E. 2005. Reef and Shore Fishes of the South Pacific. University of Hawai'i Press. Pp. 707.
