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The whitemargin moray or the white-edged moray,[2] Gymnothorax albimarginatus, is a species of marine fish in the family Muraenidae.
| Whitemargin moray eel | |
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Conservation status | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Family: | Muraenidae |
| Genus: | Gymnothorax |
| Species: | G. albimarginatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnothorax albimarginatus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) | |
Description
The whitemargin moray is considered as a medium-sized fish which can reach 105 cm long.[3] Its snout is rounded. Its body coloration can vary off-white to beige with a characteristic white margin on the outer edge of the dorsal fin that runs through its body from the back of the skull to the tip of the tail.[4]
Distribution & habitat
The whitemargin moray is widespread throughout the tropical waters of Indo-Pacific area from the eastern part of Indonesia to the oceanic islands in the Ocean Pacific, including Hawaii and Polynesia; and from South Japan down to Tonga Islands.[5]
This moray lives on the sandy slopes of the coastal reefs.[6]
Biology
The whitemargin moray is a benthic animal that lives during daytime buried in the sand or between coral blocs and comes out the evening to hunt prey.[7] Its bite is venomous.[8]
References
- Smith, D.G.; McCosker, J.; Tighe, K. (2019). "Gymnothorax albimarginatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T195702A2405469. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T195702A2405469.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- Common names for Gymnothorax albimarginatus at www.fishbase.org.
- Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann 2012 Reef fishes of the East Indies. Perth, Australia: University of Hawai'i Press, Volumes I-III. Tropical Reef Research.
- Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann 2012 Reef fishes of the East Indies. Perth, Australia: University of Hawai'i Press, Volumes I-III. Tropical Reef Research.
- Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012. Reef fishes of the East Indies. Perth, Australia: University of Hawai'i Press, Volumes I-III. Tropical Reef Research.
- Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka, 2001. Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 1. Eels- Snappers, Muraenidae - Lutjanidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 302 p.
- Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka, 2001. Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 1. Eels- Snappers, Muraenidae - Lutjanidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 302 p.
- Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012. Reef fishes of the East Indies. Perth, Australia: University of Hawai'i Press, Volumes I-III. Tropical Reef Research.
External links
- http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=271814
- http://www.fishbase.org/summary/52889#
- http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=635992
- http://eol.org/pages/208952/details
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На других языках
- [en] Whitemargin moray eel
[es] Gymnothorax albimarginatus
Gymnothorax albimarginatus es una especie de peces de la familia de los morénidas en el orden de los Anguilliformes.[ru] Gymnothorax albimarginatus
Gymnothorax albimarginatus (лат.) — вид лучепёрых рыб из семейства муреновых (Muraenidae). Распространены в Индо-Тихоокеанской области. Морские придонные рыбы.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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