Pharaoh's Moray
Gymnothorax pharaonis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 47.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A moray that tucks into crevices and shelters of fringing seaward reefs, coming out mainly at night. Females can carry large eggs at little more than twenty two centimetres, while males mature larger, and it grows to about half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1523886.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pharaoh's Moray live?
- The Pharaoh's Moray (Gymnothorax pharaonis) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Pharaoh's Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Pharaoh's Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pharaoh's Moray get?
- The Pharaoh's Moray grows to about 47.5 cm.