Muraena robusta

Muraena robusta
Muraena robusta, Stout Moray
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
MuraenidaeMuraena robustaOsório1911Stout Moray

All Muraena Species: Dorsal fin beginning above and near to dorsal-fin origin, well-before anus (usually on head). Anal fin beginning just behind anus. No molariform teeth, some canine teeth present. Jaws not arched, closing completely or with slight gap. Teeth not exposed when mouth is closed. Posterior nostril in tube. Gill opening in black spot.

Muraena robusta

Unique Characters: Head dark, body and fins with large dark spots.

Similar Species:

Reticulate Moray, Muraena retifera. Head brown, body and fins with large pale rosettes overlain with small dark spots.

Muraena retifera
Muraena retifera, Reticulate Moray
Photo Credit: G.H. Burgess
Muraena retifera, Reticulate Moray. Source: FAO 2002.
Muraena retifera, Reticulate Moray.
Source: FAO 2002.
Muraena retifera
Muraena retifera, Reticulate Moray
Photo Credit: G.H. Burgess

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