Chestnut moray
Gymnothorax castaneus
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Overview
Chestnut moray (Gymnothorax castaneus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 150 cm. Its recorded depth range is 3–36 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 150,0 cm |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 3-36m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
3-36m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Familya | Muraenidae (Moray Eels) |
| Türler | Gymnothorax castaneus |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Chestnut moray get?
Chestnut moray can grow up to 150.0 cm long.
Where is Chestnut moray found?
Coral reefs
What family does Chestnut moray belong to?
Chestnut moray (Gymnothorax castaneus) belongs to the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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