Variegated Moray Eel
Gymnothorax poikilospilus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 10–20 m
- For divers: safe
Known from a single individual reared for nearly three years in an aquarium, this moray surprised researchers when it was found carrying around twenty thousand mature eggs. It is a reef dwelling eel recorded between about ten and twenty metres, with much of its life still unknown.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1663615.
FAQ
- How deep does the Variegated Moray Eel live?
- The Variegated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax poikilospilus) is typically found at 10–20 m.
- Is the Variegated Moray Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Variegated Moray Eel is harmless to divers.