Gymnothorax fimbriatus (Bennett, 1832)

Fimbriated moray

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Anguilliformes \| Muraenidae \| Muraeninae
Synonyms	Muraena fimbriata, Muraena bullata, Thyrsoidea bullata, ... more
Common names	Fimbriate moray, Murène frangée, Puhi, ... more

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Main reference

Chen, H.-M., K.-T. Shao and C.T. Chen. 1994. (Ref. 6934)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 80.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1602)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range ? - 45 m (Ref. 30404)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 28°S

Indo-Pacific: Madagascar (Ref. 33390) to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan (Ref. 559), south to Queensland, Australia; throughout Micronesia.
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Short description

Adults pale with small black spots on face; black spots proportionally much larger in young (Ref. 30404).

Occurs in lagoons, reef flats and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602, 48635). Prefers protected inshore waters among dead corals, common in harbors and small caves (Ref. 30404). Probably nocturnal (Ref. 1602). Feeds on fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 9710).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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