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Yellowmargin Moray Eel

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus

Photo by KdonGalay
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Field Notes

Description:

The moray eel is a large species of eel found in warm and temperate waters all around the world. Despite their snake-like appearance, moray eels (along with other eel species) are in fact fish and not reptiles.

Habitat:

Moray eels are found in both deep and shallow waters in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Although moray eels can be find in cooler waters occasionally, they tend to remain in the crevices deep in the ocean rather than venturing into shore. The largest populations of moray eels are found around tropical coral reefs where they are numerous different marine species found in large numbers.

Notes:

ID courtesy of Gerardo Aizpuru

Species ID Suggestions

Yellowmargin Moray Eel

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus

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