description Dwarf moray Overview
The dwarf moray (Gymnothorax melatremus) is a small marine moray eel in the family Muraenidae. It occurs in the Indo-Pacific and is associated with shallow reef environments. Leonard P. Schultz formally described the species in 1953.
Its small size distinguishes it from many larger morays and makes it a representative of the smaller reef-dwelling eels.
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What is the dwarf moray's scientific name?
The dwarf moray is Gymnothorax melatremus, a small marine eel in the family Muraenidae. Its small size sets it apart from many larger moray species.
Where can I find a dwarf moray?
It occurs in the Indo-Pacific and is associated with shallow reef environments. The habitat is marine and reef-based, not freshwater.
Who described the dwarf moray?
Leonard P. Schultz formally described Gymnothorax melatremus in 1953. That author and year are part of the species' taxonomic record.
Why is it called a dwarf moray?
The common name points to its small body size compared with many other morays. It is still a marine moray in Muraenidae, even though it occupies shallow Indo-Pacific reefs.
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