The Kidako moray (Gymnothorax kidako) is a species of marine fish in the family Muraenidae. It inhabits coral reefs or lagoons and can be found in tropical and subtropical seas near Taiwan and Japan. The species is diurnal, which means it is more active in the daytime than the nighttime. It is also piscivorous: it consumes fish, octopus, and squid. Other than the Kidako moray, there are about 200 species of moray eels in the Muraenidae family. The Kidako moray doesn't attack humans unless they are provoked. However, due to the menacing looks of the Kidako moray and moray eels in general, they are feared by divers and snorkelers.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Kidako Moray being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Enchelycore ramosa
- Muraena lentiginosa
- Gymnothorax pseudothyrsoideus
- Gymnothorax eurostus
- Muraena helena
- Gymnothorax annasona
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Anguilliformes
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Genus
- Gymnothorax
- Species
- Gymnothorax kidako
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