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Argus Moray

Muraena argus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anguilliformes ›Family: Muraenidae ›Genus: Muraena

About

Muraena argus, commonly known as the white-spotted moray, or the Argus moray, is a moray eel found in coral reefs from Mexico to Peru and around the Galápagos Islands. It was described by Franz Steindachner in 1870, originally under the genus Gymnothorax. It dwells at a depth range of 18 to 60 metres (59 to 197 ft). Males can reach a maximum total length of 120 centimetres (47 in), but more commonly reach a TL of 60 centimetres...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Argus Moray?
The scientific name of Argus Moray is Muraena argus.
What is the conservation status of Argus Moray?
The Argus Moray has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Argus Moray belong to?
Argus Moray belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Argus Moray belong to?
Argus Moray belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Argus Moray belong to?
Argus Moray belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Argus Moray belong to?
Argus Moray belongs to the order Anguilliformes.
What family does Argus Moray belong to?
Argus Moray belongs to the family Muraenidae.
What genus does Argus Moray belong to?
Argus Moray belongs to the genus Muraena.