Green moray (Gymnothorax funebris)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Gymnothorax funebris
- Common name
- Green moray
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Genus
- Gymnothorax
- Size
- 150–250 cm
- Depth
- 2–40 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Caution
- Habitats
- reef, cave
- Behaviours
- solitary, nocturnal
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Gymnothorax funebris reaches 2.5 m and 20 kg. The largest moray of the western Atlantic, massive body in uniform dark green from a yellowish mucus over blue-grey skin. Sharp conical teeth. Solitary, occupies the same coral crevice or cave for years. Hunts at night by probing crevasses. Impressive in size but rarely aggressive unprovoked. Keep your distance.
Photo of Green moray
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Green moray?
- Green moray (Gymnothorax funebris) reaches 150–250 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Green moray?
- Green moray is found between 2–40 m deep.
- Is the Green moray dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Caution.
- What is the conservation status of the Green moray?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Green moray?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the genus Gymnothorax
- Gymnothorax unicolor - Brown moray
- Gymnothorax castaneus - Panamic green moray
- Gymnothorax dovii - Green-spotted Moray
- Gymnothorax flavimarginatus - Yellow-margined Moray
- Gymnothorax moringa - Spotted moray
- Gymnothorax javanicus - Giant moray
Other species in the family Muraenidae
- Muraena helena - Mediterranean moray
- Muraena augusti - Black moray
- Enchelycore anatina - Fangtooth moray
- Rhinomuraena quaesita - Ribbon moray
- Echidna nocturna - Panamic green moray
- Gymnomuraena zebra - Zebra moray
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 158583)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2403964)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia