The slendertail moray eel (Gymnothorax gracilicauda) is a moray eel found in coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean. It was first named by Jenkins in 1903, and is also commonly known as the graceful-tailed moray. It is known for its elongated body and small white spots.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Slendertail 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
- Echidna polyzona
- Gymnothorax chilospilus
- Gymnothorax rueppelliae
- Enchelycore nigricans
- Gymnothorax emmae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Anguilliformes
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Genus
- Gymnothorax
- Species
- Gymnothorax gracilicauda
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