Gymnothorax nudivomer

  • Yellow-mouth moray
  • Gelbmaulmuräne
  • Geelbekmurene
  • Murène à bouche jaune
  • Morena de boca amarilla
  • Murena bocca gialla

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

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 2 and 275 Meters.
  • Common 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 threatening but not necessarily aggressive

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 180 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest