Brown reef eel
Gymnothorax prasinus
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Saltwater
Overview
Brown reef eel (Gymnothorax prasinus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 92 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 40 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 91.5 cm |
| 栖息水深 | ?-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
?-40m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| 科 | Muraenidae (Moray Eels) |
| 物种 | Gymnothorax prasinus |
常见问题
How big does Brown reef eel get?
Brown reef eel can grow up to 91.5 cm long.
What family does Brown reef eel belong to?
Brown reef eel (Gymnothorax prasinus) belongs to the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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