Gymnothorax unicolor

  • Brown moray
  • Braune Muräne
  • Bruine murene
  • Murène chocolat
  • Murión
  • Murena nera

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
  • The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters.
  • Rare species.
  • Endemic species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 100 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Crabs -

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!