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!