How big is the Yellow-margined Moray?

Yellow-margined Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) reaches 80–150 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Yellow-margined Moray?

Yellow-margined Moray is found between 2–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Yellow-margined Moray?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Yellow-margined Moray?

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

Yellow-margined Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
Common name: Yellow-margined Moray
Category: Fish
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Gymnothorax
Size: 80–150 cm
Depth: 2–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus reaches 1.5 m. Moray (Muraenidae) Indo-Pacific, Galapagos & East Pacific. Brown-olive, characteristic yellow margin dorsal/anal fins. Nocturnal carnivore, reef burrow by day. Rocky & coral reef 2-40 m. Little threatened = LC. Aggressive if provoked. Important ichthyophagous reef regulator.

Photo of Yellow-margined Moray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Yellow-margined Moray?: Yellow-margined Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) reaches 80–150 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Yellow-margined Moray?: Yellow-margined Moray is found between 2–40 m deep.
Is the Yellow-margined Moray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-margined Moray?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Yellow-margined Moray?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Gymnothorax

Other species in the family Muraenidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 217495)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2404084)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia