Gymnothorax panamensis (Steindachner, 1876)
Masked moray
Masked moray
Gymnothorax panamensis
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae
Max. size:  75 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 107 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. Reported from Chile (Ref. 9068).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in the intertidal zone up to 20 m in depth. Inhabits rocky, crevice-rich and reef habitats. Feeds mainly on fishes and crustaceans like crabs, lobsters and shrimps (Ref. 28023).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from Baltra, Darwin, Fernandina, Black Beach, Floreana, Hood, Cartago Bay, Isabela, Marchena, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago, Tower and Wolf (Ref. 28023). Also Ref. 9324, 96339, 94512.


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