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Spotted Moray

Gymnothorax moringa

Taxonomy

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

About

The spotted moray (Gymnothorax moringa) is a medium to large moray eel. Other common names include conger, spotted eel, red moray, speckled moray, white cong, white jawed moray, white-chinned moray and white-jawed moray eel. Spotted eels have a long snake-like body, white or pale yellow in overall color with small overlapping reddish brown to dark-brown spots. They are commonly 60 cm (24 in) in length and can grow to 2 m (6.6 ft), and weigh 2.51 kg (5.5 lb). They inhabit the...

Frequently Asked Questions

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