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Enigmatic Moray

Gymnothorax enigmaticus

Also known as: Assorted Moray, Banded Moray, Enigmatic Moray Eel, Tiger Eel, Tiger Moray

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2019
Adult
@perigor2000 · Similan, Thailand · December 20041 / 1
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Overview

Found singly, in crevices and holes, over shallow lagoons and coastal reefs.

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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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-Pacific
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Found singly, in crevices and holes, over shallow lagoons and coastal reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderAnguilliformes
    5. familyMuraenidae
    6. genusGymnothorax
    7. speciesGymnothorax enigmaticus McCosker & Randall, 1982

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    More in the family

    Moray Eels (Muraenidae)