catholicteacher Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I was told this was a yellow head moray but this looks nothing like I have ever seen represented as a yellow head, it looks like a gold spot, does anyone know for sure? Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Looks to be a gold spotted moray http://www.petsolutions.com/Gold-Spotted-Moray+I122000L+C16221.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicteacher Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 thats what I was thinking, now to find a buyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Im personally, not convinced that the species is correct. I would definately agree with the Genus however. Ill do some research and get back to you. Any other pictures? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Gymnothorax flavimarginatus Gymnothorax conspersus These are my two main ideas as to the species. Most species in the family Muraenidae are highly variable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicteacher Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 no, sorry, this is all I have for now. Thanks for the help Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowlu Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 If the inside of his mouth yellow by any chance? He could be a Yellow-Mouthed Moray (Gymnothorax nudivomer), or a California Moray (Gymnothorax mordax) if his mouth is white inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 IMHO, definately not G. mordax. G. mordax is a subtropical species that does fairly poorly in captivity. The main food for this species in the wild is crustaceans, and I believe that Mike said he doesn't bother his shrimp (correct me Mike if I am wrong). And while this species has been found in the Galapagos Islands it is my understanding it isn't possible to collect fish for export there. G. nudivomer have a much shorter blunter head then this specimen (look at the reflection). That is what I used to rule out G nudivomer. I hope I'm not being rude or insensitive. This is simply my opinion, supported by the evidence that I have and could find, and it is very possible I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobble Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hey catholicteacher, I think you're the one I was talking to in Home Depot about the eggcrate. You told me about this site. Are you that person? If so, your description of the eel sounded very similar to my eel. Here's a pic of mine. Does yours look like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I tend to agree with Doran's earlier post that it is a pre-adult Yellow-Margin Moray Gymnothorax flavimarginatus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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