Undulated Moray
Gymnothorax undulatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–110 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common moray of reef flats, rubble and lagoons, it threads its long body through rocks and caves by night to hunt fishes, octopus and crustaceans. Reaching around a metre and a half, it has a reputation for aggression and a readiness to bite.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217508.
FAQ
- How deep does the Undulated Moray live?
- The Undulated Moray (Gymnothorax undulatus) is typically found at 0–110 m.
- Is the Undulated Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Undulated Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Undulated Moray get?
- The Undulated Moray grows to about 1.5 m.