Muraena pavonina

  • Whitespot moray

Distribution

    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 60 Meters.
    • Common 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
    • Lives in partnership with other fish species
    • The animal is threatening but not necessarily aggressive

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 51 cm
    • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
    • Diet : Fishes - -

    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