1,381 observationsLeast Concern
Abbott's moray
Gymnothorax eurostus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anguilliformes ›Family: Muraenidae ›Genus: Gymnothorax
About
Abbott's moray eel, also known as the stout moray (Gymnothorax eurostus) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae, found in the Indo-Pacific, antitropical in distribution. It is found in the eastern Pacific from Costa Rica to Easter Island, at depths to 40 m. Its length is up to 60 cm. Abbott's moray eel is a shallow-water, inshore reef species, though not often seen. They are voracious nocturnal carnivores feeding mostly on reef fishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Abbott's moray is Gymnothorax eurostus.
- Abbott's moray belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Abbott's moray belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Abbott's moray belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Abbott's moray belongs to the order Anguilliformes.
- Abbott's moray belongs to the family Muraenidae.
- Abbott's moray belongs to the genus Gymnothorax.