Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The largest of the moray eels, it grows to three metres and haunts reef walls and steep slopes across the tropics. It hunts mostly fish, while the secretive young keep to shallow reef flats. Large adults can carry ciguatera toxin, which makes them unsafe to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217502.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Moray live?
- The Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Giant Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Moray get?
- The Giant Moray grows to about 3 m.