Flores mud moray explained

The Flores mud moray (Gymnothorax davidsmithi) is an eel in the family Muraenidae (moray eels).[1] It was described by John E. McCosker and John Ernest Randall in 2008.[2] It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from Indonesia, in the western Pacific Ocean. It is known to dwell at a depth range of 3–4 m. Males can reach a maximum total length of 29.9 cm.[1]

The species epithet refers to David G. Smith, in honour of his contributions towards knowledge of eels.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Gymnothorax-davidsmithi.html Gymnothorax davidsmithi
  2. McCosker, J. E. and J. E. Randall, 2008 [ref. 29941] A new species of Indo-Pacific moray eel (Anguilliformes: Muraenidae) from Indonesia. Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences (Series 4) v. 59 (No. 16): 711-714.

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