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Moray Eel

Photo by Sk31943
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Field Notes

Description:

Swimming around in reef

Habitat:

Oahu, Hawaii off coast of Honolulu

Notes:

Pretty scary teeth!!

Species ID Suggestions

Magnificent Snake Eel

Myrichthys magnificus

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SargonR
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Comments (1)
SargonR
Probably not a Moray, especially without the long dorsal fin running down his back like most morays have. I would guess snake eel. See my reference above.

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PublishedMay 9, 2011

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