Reeve's Moray
Gymnothorax reevesii
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 3–55 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A moray of coral and rocky reefs reaching about 70 centimetres, it hunts fish by night in three to fifty five metres, sometimes in silty conditions. By day it tucks into crevices with just its head exposed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Gymnothorax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271881.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reeve's Moray live?
- The Reeve's Moray (Gymnothorax reevesii) is typically found at 3–55 m.
- Is the Reeve's Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Reeve's Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reeve's Moray get?
- The Reeve's Moray grows to about 70 cm.