Safety note: Handle with caution; they can bite if provoked.
The Laced Moray is a striking eel with a pattern of dark brown or black spots on a lighter background. A memorable fact is that it can grow up to 1.5 meters in length.
Habitat
Found in coral reefs and rocky crevices.
Diet
Primarily feeds on small fish and crustaceans.
How common
Uncommon
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