Blackcheek Moray

Found singly, pairs, or with other critters, hiding in crevices and holes, amongst debris, rock, rubble, reef walls, and steep slopes, over clear seaward reefs and around oceanic islands.
They feed nocturnally on fish and octopus.
Can bite if divers come too close.

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!