Moray Eel
Gymnothorax reticularis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: to 56 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A moray taken at depth, often near a hundred metres on sandy gravel, this eel comes up frequently in trawls. Its backward raking teeth and tendency to bite when grabbed make it best left alone, and it reaches about sixty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217511.
FAQ
- How deep does the Moray Eel live?
- The Moray Eel (Gymnothorax reticularis) is typically found at to 56 m.
- Is the Moray Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Moray Eel can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Moray Eel get?
- The Moray Eel grows to about 60 cm.