Golden-speckled Moray (Muraena lentiginosa)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Muraena lentiginosa
- Common name
- Golden-speckled Moray
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Genus
- Muraena
- Size
- 100–180 cm
- Depth
- 3–50 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Venomous
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, nocturnal
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Muraena lentiginosa reaches 1.8 m. Moray (Muraenidae) endemic East Pacific & Galapagos. Yellow-brown dominant, tiny golden spots everywhere (lenticles). Nocturnal large-prey carnivore. Rocky & coral reef 3-50 m crevices. Little threatened = LC. Specialized cave morph. Less aggressive vs other morays = less dangerous.
Photo of Golden-speckled Moray
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Golden-speckled Moray?
- Golden-speckled Moray (Muraena lentiginosa) reaches 100–180 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Golden-speckled Moray?
- Golden-speckled Moray is found between 3–50 m deep.
- Is the Golden-speckled Moray dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Venomous.
- What is the conservation status of the Golden-speckled Moray?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Golden-speckled Moray?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the genus Muraena
Other species in the family Muraenidae
- Gymnothorax unicolor - Brown moray
- Enchelycore anatina - Fangtooth moray
- Rhinomuraena quaesita - Ribbon moray
- Echidna nocturna - Panamic green moray
- Gymnothorax castaneus - Panamic green moray
- Gymnomuraena zebra - Zebra moray
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 271900)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2404308)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia