Gymnothorax funebris

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  • Green moray
  • Grüne Muräne
  • Groene murene
  • Murène verte
  • Morena verde;Morena congrio
  • Murena verde

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific

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 40 Meters.
  • Uncommon 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 : 240 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