422 observationsLeast Concern
Black Moray
Muraena augusti
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anguilliformes ›Family: Muraenidae ›Genus: Muraena
About
Muraena augusti is a moray eel found north of the eastern Central Atlantic ocean. It was described by Johann Jakob Kaup in 1856, originally under the genus Thyrsoidea. It is non-migratory, and dwells at a depth range of 0 to 250 metres (0 to 820 ft), most often at around 0 to 50 metres (0 to 164 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Moray is Muraena augusti.
- The Black Moray has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black Moray belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Moray belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Moray belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Black Moray belongs to the order Anguilliformes.
- Black Moray belongs to the family Muraenidae.
- Black Moray belongs to the genus Muraena.