Description

Also known as Brutal Moray, Common Moray Eel, Japanese Kidako Eel, Japanese Kidako Moray Eel, Kidako Eel, Kidako's Moray, Vermiculate Moray.

Found singly, in crevices and holes, over shallow to deeper waters, of lagoons and reefs.
They feed on fish, octopus, and squid.
Length - 90cm
Depth - 2-350m
Widespread Western Central 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! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Gymnothorax-kidako