Variegated moray eel
Gymnothorax poikilospilus
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Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
10-20m
Famille
Overview
Variegated moray eel (Gymnothorax poikilospilus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Its recorded depth range is 10–20 m.
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
10-20m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Famille | Muraenidae (Moray Eels) |
| Espèces | Gymnothorax poikilospilus |
Foire aux questions
What family does Variegated moray eel belong to?
Variegated moray eel (Gymnothorax poikilospilus) belongs to the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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