Green moray

Nowadays, Green moray has become an increasingly relevant topic of debate in our society. Since its emergence, Green moray has captured the attention of experts and the general public, generating mixed opinions and passionate discussions. Over time, Green moray has proven its importance in different areas, from politics to technology, culture and education. In this article, we will explore the most relevant aspects of Green moray and its impact on daily life, as well as the possible implications it could have in the future.

Green moray
At the ABQ BioPark Aquarium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Gymnothorax
Species:
G. funebris
Binomial name
Gymnothorax funebris
Ranzani, 1840

The green moray (Gymnothorax funebris) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae, found in the western Atlantic Ocean from Long Island, New York, Bermuda, and the northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, at depths down to 40 metres (130 ft). Its length is up to 2.5 metres (8.2 ft). It is the largest moray species of the tropical Atlantic and one of the largest species of moray eel known. Though it is not considered endangered, the species is particularly under-studied and estimated to be undercounted by up to 400% in single-pass visual surveys.[2]

The common name "green moray" is also sometimes used to refer to the yellow moray, G. prasinus.

Its green colour comes from a protective layer of mucus secreted by its specialized goblet cells much like other species of moray. Underneath this mucus layer, the green moray eel is a darker color as can be seen in preserved specimens.[3]

Green morays are typically not eaten and can cause ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP).[4]

References

  1. ^ Smith, D.G.; McCosker, J. (2015). "Gymnothorax funebris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T195731A2409410. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T195731A2409410.en. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  2. ^ Gilbert, Marianne; Rasmussen, Joseph B.; Kramer, Donald L. (2005-08-01). "Estimating the density and biomass of moray eels (Muraenidae) using a modified visual census method for hole-dwelling reef fauna and will constrict there prey like snakes". Environmental Biology of Fishes. 73 (4): 415–426. Bibcode:2005EnvBF..73..415G. doi:10.1007/s10641-005-2228-2. ISSN 1573-5133.
  3. ^ "Gymnothorax funebris". Florida Museum. 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  4. ^ "Gymnothorax funebris – Discover Fishes". www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
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