Spotted Moray
Gymnothorax moringa
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
With its head poking from a reef hole and its body hidden away, the spotted moray waits out the day among shallow rocks, grass beds, and coral. It hunts fish and crustaceans, can grow to two metres, and its bite is genuinely dangerous.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158584.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Moray live?
- The Spotted Moray (Gymnothorax moringa) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Spotted Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Moray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Spotted Moray get?
- The Spotted Moray grows to about 2 m.