Moray eels (Gymnothorax) [Gymnothorax]
Description
Moray eels of the genus Gymnothorax are classic reef residents, often seen peering from rocky crevices with alert, forward-facing eyes. Divers may spot them cruising along ledges or watching from holes, then darting out with quick, powerful movements when something edible passes by.
Species
Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
Laced Moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
Undulated Moray
Gymnothorax undulatus
Turkey Moray
Gymnothorax meleagris
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Eels (Morays, Congers, and Kin)
Anguilliformes
|
| Family |
Moray Eels
Muraenidae
|
Statistics
- Species 4