eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Gymnothorax johnsoni |
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| Common name: |
White spotted moray eel |
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| Taxonomy |
| Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
Sub Class |
Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
Sub Family |
Genus |
Species |
| Chordata |
Vertebrata |
Actinopterygii |
Neopterygii |
Anguilliformes |
Muraenoidei |
Muraenidae |
Not Defined |
Gymnothorax |
Gymnothorax johnsoni |
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Short description:
Pale brown with irregular, light spots anteriorly, larger and more rounded on tail and in young. Corner of mouth and gill opening dusky. Few dark lines under throat
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Identification
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| Size: |
10-300cm |
| Behaviour: |
Many species are more active at night and hide in holes and crevices during the day.
Vicious reputation is undeserved, although some species will bite if provoked |
| Diet: |
Crustaceans, cephalopods and small fishes |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Algoa Bay, South Africa. |
| Depth: |
20 - 70 m |
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| Reference: |
ZipcodeZoo
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Database Statistics
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eastern cape scuba diving
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