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Brown Moray

Gymnothorax monochrous (Bleeker 1856)

Diagnostic Description

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Chestnut brown species that becomes darker posteriorly. Differs from the uniformly brown G. pindae by lacking the fine serrations on the posterior edges of the lower jaw teeth and by having a mouth that may not quite close completely.Description: Characterized by body depth at gill opening 19-22 in TL; origin of dorsal fin midway between corner of mouth and gill opening; anus anterior to middle of body; preanal length about 2.1 in TL; compressed teeth in single row in jaws; 2-4 canines in upper jaw anteriorly; median row of long canines (Ref. 90102).
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Cristina V. Garilao
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 0; Vertebrae: 134 - 145
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Trophic Strategy

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Inhabits relatively turbid areas of sheltered lagoon reefs (Ref. 1602, 37816). Including mangroves in 1-20 m (Ref 90102).
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Christine Marie V. Casal
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Biology

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Inhabits relatively turbid areas of sheltered lagoon reefs (Ref. 1602, 37816). Including mangroves in 1-20 m (Ref 90102).
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