Jean-Marie Gradot, La Reunion
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Gymnothorax margaritophorus most commonly occurs around reef flats and outer reef slopes.
The Blotch-necked moray is thought to be common, however due to its cryptic coloration it is rarely seen.
Habitat: Gymnothorax margaritophorus is found at reef flats and outer reef slopes.
The bite of a moray eel can also be fatal for humans, depending on the size and bite depth of the animals.
The penetration of the pointed teeth of a moray eel into the human skin is very painful in any case and a doctor should definitely be consulted, as the saliva of morays is poisonous and contains a variety of different bacteria. In any case, a doctor should look at the bite marks to treat or rule out possible blood poisoning
Please always feed moray eels with feeding tongs to avoid accidents, no matter if the animal(s) is/are trustworthy!
Synonym: Lycodontis margaritophorus (Bleeker, 1864)
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
The Blotch-necked moray is thought to be common, however due to its cryptic coloration it is rarely seen.
Habitat: Gymnothorax margaritophorus is found at reef flats and outer reef slopes.
The bite of a moray eel can also be fatal for humans, depending on the size and bite depth of the animals.
The penetration of the pointed teeth of a moray eel into the human skin is very painful in any case and a doctor should definitely be consulted, as the saliva of morays is poisonous and contains a variety of different bacteria. In any case, a doctor should look at the bite marks to treat or rule out possible blood poisoning
Please always feed moray eels with feeding tongs to avoid accidents, no matter if the animal(s) is/are trustworthy!
Synonym: Lycodontis margaritophorus (Bleeker, 1864)
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
