Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
Also known as: Blackpearl Moray, Blackpearl Moray Eel, Java Moray Eel, Tropical Moray Eel., Tropical Moray Eel
- Blackpearl Moray
- Blackpearl Moray Eel
- Java Moray Eel
- Tropical Moray Eel.
- Tropical Moray Eel
Overview
Found singly, pairs, or with other morays, hiding in crevices and holes, amongst debris, rock, and rubble, over lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans and fish.
Can bite if divers come too close.
The largest of all the Morays.
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!
How to identify
- Pattern
- black spotspots
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 47
Found singly, pairs, or with other morays, hiding in crevices and holes, amongst debris, rock, and rubble, over lagoons and seaward reefs.
Adult photos 47
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