Species FishGiant Moray

Giant Moray

Gymnothorax javanicus

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Illustration of Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus)
Safety note: Caution: May bite if provoked.

The Giant Moray is a large, eel-like fish with a long, slender body and a distinctive pattern of spots. It can grow up to 13 feet long, making it one of the largest moray eels.

Habitat
Coral reefs and rocky crevices.
Diet
Carnivorous, preying on fish and crustaceans.
How common
Uncommon

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