The California moray (Gymnothorax mordax) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae, found in the eastern Pacific from just north of Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Bay in Baja California. [2] They are the only species of moray eel found off California, and one of the few examples of a subtropical moray.

The California moray is a long, slim snakelike fish. Its body is light to dark brown or green. Unlike most fishes, the moray has no pelvic fins, pectoral fins or gill covers. Most fish breathe by closing and opening their gill covers to force water over their gills.

The California moray (Gymnothorax mordax) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae, found in the eastern Pacific from just north of Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Bay in Baja California. They are the only species of moray eel found off California, and …

2022年4月15日 · Adult California morays live inside crevices and holes in rocky reefs and in kelp forests from the intertidal zone to depths of 40 meters (120 feet). California morays have been recorded up to 1.52 meters (5 feet) long. The California moray can live upwards of 30 years. Sperm and eggs are broadcast into the water where fertilization takes place.

The California moray has a long, snake-like body with small eyes, prominent jaws, tube nostrils, and tapered tail. It is the only eel in California that does not have pectoral fins or scales. The body shape and lack of fins, scales, or gill covers allows this species to …

2021年2月19日 · Morays are both uncommon and ferocious in nature—it is one fish that should be handled very carefully. Best bets: Ocean Beach Pier, Dana Point Harbor Pier, Redondo Sportfishing Pier, Hermosa Beach Pier, Gaviota Pier and, by far the best, the Green Pleasure Pier and Cabrillo Mole, both at Avalon on Catalina Island.

2021年4月12日 · CA moray eels are nocturnal ambush predators and rely on acute chemosensory organs (nares) to detect their prey. Common snacks include crabs and crustaceans, small fish and surprisingly, octopuses. Although CA moray eels look like an alien creature, they are much more familiar than the appear.

The California moray is popular aesthetic fish among the diving community. Unlike some other eels, Gymnothorax mordax is not poisonous to humans and, therefore, can be eaten (Eschmeyer 1983). Economic Importance for Humans: Negative

Range: Point Conception to southern Baja, California Habitat: Kelp forests and rocky reefs Diet: Small fishes, octopus, and some crustaceans Size: Up to 5 ft (1.5 m) Fun Fact: Without gill coverings to aid in breathing like many other fish, this eel needs to open and close its mouth in order to breathe. IUCN Conservation Status: Least concern

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