Reeve's moray - 114°E HK Reef Fish

Reeve’s moray

Characteristics

One of the most common moray eels in Hong Kong according to the project’s survey.
Often observed hiding within rock crevices and among corals during the day, but becomes more active at night.
Mainly feeds on small fishes and occasionally feeds on crustaceans.

Description

Body yellowish brown.
Three to five rows of dark brown blotches run horizontally along the body.

Common Name: Reeve's moray

Family Common Name: Moray Eels

Family: Muraenidae

Scientific Name: Gymnothorax reevesii___(Richardson, 1845)

Genus: Gymnothorax

Maximum Length: 70 cm (Total Length)

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未評估

Not Evaluated (ne)

數據缺乏

Data Deficient (dd)

無危

Least Concern (lc)

近危

Near Threatened (nt)

易危

Vulnerable (vu)

瀕危

Endangered (en)

極危

Critically Endangered (cr)

絕滅

Extinct (ex)

Reeve’s moray