How big is the Brown moray?

Brown moray (Gymnothorax unicolor) reaches 80–120 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Brown moray?

Brown moray is found between 5–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Brown moray?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Brown moray?

Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Brown moray (Gymnothorax unicolor)

Key facts

Scientific name: Gymnothorax unicolor
Common name: Brown moray
Category: Fish
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Gymnothorax
Size: 80–120 cm
Depth: 5–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: rocky-reef, cave
Behaviours: solitary, nocturnal, predator
Ocean zones: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Gymnothorax unicolor reaches 120 cm. Moray with body uniformly brown-gray to olive-yellow, without contrasting patterns, hence unicolor name. Concolorous head, yellow eyes. Lives from 5 to 50 m on rocks, scree and caves. Distribution Macaronesia (Azores, Madeira, Canaries), western Mediterranean, African coasts. Rarer than M. helena. Canary and Madeiran diving offer good encounters. Nocturnal predator of crustaceans and small fish. Discreet during day, only head visible coming out of a crevice.

Photo of Brown moray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Brown moray?: Brown moray (Gymnothorax unicolor) reaches 80–120 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Brown moray?: Brown moray is found between 5–50 m deep.
Is the Brown moray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Brown moray?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Brown moray?: Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Gymnothorax

Other species in the family Muraenidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126301)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2404113)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia