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The '''slender giant moray''' or '''gangetic moray''' is the largest member of the family of [[moray eel]]s. Specimen as large as 4 [[ |
The '''slender giant moray''' or '''gangetic moray''', ''Strophidon sathete'', is the largest member of the family of [[moray eel]]s. Specimen as large as 4 [[meter|m]] have been recorded. This species is characterized by an elongated body, as well as brownish-grey dorsal coloration which pales towards the [[venter]]. |
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==Distribution and habitat== |
==Distribution and habitat== |
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The slender giant moray is found in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, as well as from the Red Sea and East Africa to the western Pacific. It generally lives in the benthic muddy environments of marine and estuarine areas, including inner bays and rivers. |
The slender giant moray is found in the [[Indo-Pacific|Indo-West Pacific Ocean]], as well as from the [[Red Sea]] and [[East Africa]] to the western Pacific. It generally lives in the [[benthic]] muddy environments of marine and estuarine areas, including inner bays and rivers. |
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Revision as of 18:29, 16 November 2006
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| Genus: | Strophidon
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| Strophidon sathete (Hamilton, 1822)
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The slender giant moray or gangetic moray, Strophidon sathete, is the largest member of the family of moray eels. Specimen as large as 4 m have been recorded. This species is characterized by an elongated body, as well as brownish-grey dorsal coloration which pales towards the venter.
Distribution and habitat
The slender giant moray is found in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, as well as from the Red Sea and East Africa to the western Pacific. It generally lives in the benthic muddy environments of marine and estuarine areas, including inner bays and rivers.
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