| Gymnothorax taiwanensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Family: | Muraenidae |
| Genus: | Gymnothorax |
| Species: | G. taiwanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnothorax taiwanensis Chen, Loh & Shao, 2008 | |
Gymnothorax taiwanensis (Taiwanese moray eel) is a moray eel found in the northwest Pacific Ocean around Taiwan.[1][2] It was described by Chen, Loh and Shao in 2008.[2][3]
Gymnothorax taiwanensis occurs in shallow reef and rocky shorelines southeastern Taiwan at depths of 3–30 m (9.8–98.4 ft).[1] It can grow to 54 cm (21 in) total length.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Smith, D.G.; McCosker, J.; Tighe, K. (2022). "Gymnothorax taiwanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T195800A2419324. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T195800A2419324.en. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- 1 2 3 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2022). "Gymnothorax taiwanensis" in FishBase. August 2022 version.
- ↑ Kwang-Tsao Shao. "Gymnothorax taiwanensis Chen, Loh & Shao, 2008". Catalogue of life in Taiwan. Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
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