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Yellowmargin Moray

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus

Identified using iNaturalist WoRMS.

5
Media items
Photos and videos
5
Dives
Distinct encounters
4
Locations
2 trips
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Archive ecology

Conditions where we found it

SNAP observations, not the species’ full biological range.

Depth evidence
9.2–12.1m
Median 11.4m · n=3
Water temperature
25.0–28.0°C
Median 26.0°C · n=3

Depth basis: 0 recorded, 0 profile-estimated, 3 contextual.

Tight observed depth band

All 3 depth-linked observations in SNAP fall between 9.2m and 12.1m.

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Indicative archive pattern · 5 observations / 5 dives

Calendar-quarter observations

Jan–Mar1
Apr–Jun3
Jul–Sep1

Camera-clock comparison

Morning · 3Night · 2
  • • These distributions describe photographs in SNAP, not a species’ complete biological range.
  • • No direct or profile-estimated depths are available yet.
  • • Time-of-day groups use the camera clock and are not corrected for sunrise, sunset, or timezone.
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Creature trail

A life through time and place

5 encounters

  1. #5 · Jul 1, 2026

    Japanese Wreck

    Amed, Bali · Asia 2026

    9.2m · Dive-average context26.0°C

  2. #4 · Jun 6, 2026

    El Dorado

    Dauin · Asia 2026

    11.4m · Dive-average context28.0°C

  3. #3 · Mar 31, 2026

    La Laguna Point

    Puerto Galera · Asia 2026

    12.1m · Dive-average context25.0°C

  4. #2 · Jun 5, 2023

    Turbo

    Gili Islands, Indonesia · Gili Islands - June 2023

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Species field guide

Notes, taxonomy, identification & seasonality

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Field notes

Encounter profile

Identified using iNaturalist WoRMS.

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus - Gymnothorax is a genus of fish in the family Muraenidae found in Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. With more than 120 species, it the most speciose genus of moray eels.

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Asia 2026
Amed, Bali / Jul 1, 2026 / 3 records
Gili Islands - June 2023
Gili Islands, Indonesia / Jun 5, 2023 / 2 records