Natal Moray

Gymnothorax elaineheemstrae

Ray from the South African Coast

Tropical
Regional distribution
Indian Ocean
Africa
Large
Tropical fish

Gymnothorax elaineheemstrae is a fish in the family Muraenidae. The eel is named in honor of Elaine Heemstra of the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.

Class: Teleosts
Order: True Eels
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Gymnothorax
Maximum length: 71 cm
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: South Africa.

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