Turkey Moray [Gymnothorax meleagris]
Description
Turkey morays are bold-looking eels with mottled, speckled markings that can resemble a “turkey” pattern. Divers frequently find them stationed near caves and ledges, where they watch quietly before making quick, purposeful movements to grab prey.
Where To See Turkey 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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