Blackcheek Moray
Gymnothorax breedeni
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 4–40 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A moray of clear oceanic reefs, it shelters in porous coral rock alongside swarms of small anthias and hunts fish and octopus. It holds territory and will bite if pushed, and at a metre long it commands respect on reef walls and steep slopes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217480.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackcheek Moray live?
- The Blackcheek Moray (Gymnothorax breedeni) is typically found at 4–40 m.
- Is the Blackcheek Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Blackcheek Moray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blackcheek Moray get?
- The Blackcheek Moray grows to about 1 m.