Zebra Moray
Gymnomuraena
zebra
Description:
Body Black
to dark brown with narrow white bands. Long
snake-like body and blunt snout.
Size:
0.4-1.0 m (1.1-3.3 ft), maximum 1.5 m (5
ft).
Habitat,
Behavior, and Biology:
 In
crevices and ledges in reefs, from 3 m (10
ft) to at least 26 m (85 ft) depth. Solitary.
Lives by day in crevices and holes, usually
forages at night. Feeds primarily on crabs,
mollusks, and sea urchins. Opens and closes
mouth when breathing. Shy, usually retreats
into crevices when approached. Has been
observed foraging during the day.
Abundance:
Occasional, Bajos Dos Amigos, Manuelita,
and Submerged Rock.
Distribution:
Tropical Indo-Pacific,
in eastern Pacific from Baja California
to Colombia.
Synonyms:
Echidna zebra |
