Castle's Moray
Gymnothorax castlei
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 18–21 m
- Max size: 22.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A moray that hides in reef crevices and is rarely seen out in the open, recorded from a narrow band between 18 and 21 metres. It grows to around 23 centimetres, slipping through the reef framework in the secretive way typical of its family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271826.
FAQ
- How deep does the Castle's Moray live?
- The Castle's Moray (Gymnothorax castlei) is typically found at 18–21 m.
- Is the Castle's Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Castle's Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Castle's Moray get?
- The Castle's Moray grows to about 22.9 cm.