Turkey Moray
Gymnothorax meleagris
Also known as: Guinea Moray Eel, Guineafowl Moray, Guineafowl Moray Eel, Painted Moray, Spotted Eel, Spotted Moray, White-spotted Moray, Whitemouth Moray
- Guinea Moray Eel
- Guineafowl Moray
- Guineafowl Moray Eel
- Painted Moray
- Spotted Eel
- Spotted Moray
- White-spotted Moray
- Whitemouth Moray
Overview
Found singly or in pairs, hiding in crevices and holes, amongst debris, rock, and rubble, over shallow lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans, fish.
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
- spotswhite spots
- Head & Mouth
- white mouth
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific, Southeast Atlantic
- Exact location · 2
- Country only · 10
Found singly or in pairs, hiding in crevices and holes, amongst debris, rock, and rubble, over shallow lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
Adult photos 12
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