The Berndt's moray (Gymnothorax berndti) is a saltwater fish of the family Muraenidae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
Berndt's moray is a large moray eel from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 100 cm and has a snake-like, scaleless body with a yellowish-brown colour and dark blotches around the gill opening. As a nocturnal reef predator it shelters by day in crevices of rocky reefs and steep slopes and hunts fish and crustaceans at night. It is not aggressive, but can bite hard with sharp teeth if disturbed. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Berndt's moray?
The Berndt's moray has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Berndt's moray live?
The Berndt's moray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Berndt's moray get?
The Berndt's moray grows to a maximum of about 100 cm.
Is the Berndt's moray dangerous to humans?
The Berndt's moray can bite, but is otherwise not dangerous to humans.
Is the Berndt's moray edible?
The Berndt's moray is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Gymnothorax
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