Laced Moray [Gymnothorax favagineus]
Description
The laced moray is a striking, patterned eel that blends into reef shadows and rubble. Divers may see it tucked into holes or half-hidden under overhangs, then suddenly extend its head to investigate passing fish or divers’ bubbles.
Where To See Laced Moray
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Eels (Morays, Congers, and Kin)
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Moray Eels
Muraenidae
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| Genus |
Moray eels (Gymnothorax)
Gymnothorax
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