Gymnothorax fuscomaculatus (Schultz, 1953)

Brown spotted moray

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Anguilliformes \| Muraenidae \| Muraeninae
Synonyms	Rabula fuscomaculata, Gymnothorax fuscomaculata, ... more
Common names	Brownspotted moray, Brown-spotted moray, Pusi, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 25 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 12°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Tuamoto Islands, south to Fiji.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0; Vertebrae: 110 - 118. Pale brown, evenly marked with round, dark brown spots (Ref. 3257). Dorsal fin begins far from the head, closer to the anus. Teeth short and conical.

Occurs among corals and rubble of seaward reefs. Very secretive (Ref. 9710, 75154). Benthic at 1-22 m (Ref. 58302, 75154).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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