Masked Moray
Scientific Name: Gymnothorax breedeni
Species: Eels (Muraenidae)
Other names: Moray Eels, Black Cheek Moray, Bearded Moray.
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Masked MorayUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2005
Photographed at: Nika Island Resort - Maldives
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Masked MorayUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2006
Photographed at: Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa - Maldives
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Masked MorayUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Masked MorayUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Masked MorayUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Masked MorayUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Masked MorayUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Description
Also known as Moray Eels, Black Cheek Moray and Bearded Moray.
Found singly on reef walls and steep slopes shallow and deep water often surrounded by smaller fish.
They feed on fish and invertebrates and can "take a fancy to divers" if they are not careful.
Length - 1m
Depth - 4-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Morays open and close their mouths to move water through their gills for respiration.
This behaviour can often be seen as a threat especially towards divers, in fact this is far from the truth, they are very shy creatures and will only attack if provoked!
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The Masked Moray is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 7 times by user @fishx6
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You would be grinning if you thought a tasty meal was on its way!! When they do bite its usually a quick nip and not too painful!
@fishx6
11. Mar. 2008
This thing looks like it's grinning at you - grinning because it's ready to bite your hand off!! Anyone ever been bit by one of these?
@scubasteve
03. Mar. 2008