How big is the Zebra moray?

Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) reaches 80–150 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Zebra moray?

Zebra moray is found between 1–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Zebra moray?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Zebra moray?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra)

Key facts

Scientific name: Gymnomuraena zebra
Common name: Zebra moray
Category: Fish
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Gymnomuraena
Size: 80–150 cm
Depth: 1–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Venomous
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary, nocturnal, predator
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Gymnomuraena zebra reaches 150 cm. Spectacular moray with elongated brown-black body crossed by numerous characteristic thin white-yellow vertical bands (50-70 bands, hence zebra). Only species in Gymnomuraena genus. Circumtropical distribution Indo-Pacific and Eastern Pacific, but more common and identifiable in Eastern Pacific (Galapagos, Cocos, Revillagigedo). Molar-like teeth adapted to hard crustaceans (durophagy). Nocturnal. Sought-after wide-angle photo subject for its striking horizontal stripe pattern.

Photo of Zebra moray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Zebra moray?: Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) reaches 80–150 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Zebra moray?: Zebra moray is found between 1–40 m deep.
Is the Zebra moray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Zebra moray?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Zebra moray?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Muraenidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 217476)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2404380)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia