Yellow-Edged Moray
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–150 m
- Max size: 2.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the larger morays on the reef, the yellow edged moray reaches well over two metres and hunts fish, octopus and crustaceans along drop offs and coral. It learns to appear quickly when a fish is speared, drawn by the chance of an easy meal. Its flesh can carry ciguatera poison.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217495.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Edged Moray live?
- The Yellow-Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) is typically found at 0–150 m.
- Is the Yellow-Edged Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Edged Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Edged Moray get?
- The Yellow-Edged Moray grows to about 2.4 m.