Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2019

Yellowmouth moray

Gymnothorax nudivomer

Sighting evidence at Cape Maeda, Okinawa

Photo: Suzu Sato · CC BY-NC

A large predatory eel reaching 1.8 metres that hunts nocturnally, controlling reef fish and crustacean populations. Found wedged into crevices along the cavern walls throughout the day.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.