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    Moray eel - Wikipedia

    • The moray eel can be found in both fresh and saltwater habitats. The vast majority of species are strictly marine, never entering freshwater. Of the few species known to live in freshwater, the most well-known is Gymnothorax polyuranodon. Within the marine realm, morays are found in shallow water nearshore areas, continental slopes, continental … See more

    Overview

    Moray eels, or Muraenidae , are a family of eels whose members are found worldwide. There are approximately … See more

    Anatomy

    The dorsal fin extends from just behind the head along the back and joins seamlessly with the caudal and anal fins. Most species lack pectoral and pelvic fins, adding to their serpentine appearance. Their eyes are rather smal… See more

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    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassActinopterygii
    Meet the Moray Eels
    Meet the Moray Eels
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    Feeding-behavior

    Morays are opportunistic, carnivorous predators and feed primarily on smaller fish, crabs, and octopuses. A spotted moray eel has been observed eating a red lionfish without harm. Groupers, barracudas and sea snakes are … See more

    Evolution

    The moray eel's elongation is due to an increase in the number of vertebrae, rather than a lengthening of each individual vertebra or a substantial decrease in body depth. Vertebrae have been added asynchrono… See more

    Relationship with humans

    Several moray species are popular among aquarium hobbyists for their hardiness, flexible diets, and disease resistance. The most commonly traded species are the snowflake, zebra and goldentail moray (Gymnothor… See more

    Further reading

    • Gross, Miriam J.. The Moray Eel. United States: Rosen Publishing Group's PowerKids Press, 2005.
    • Purser, Phillip. Keeping Moray Eels in Aquariums. United States: T.F.H., 2005.… See more

    External links

    • Moray Eels Grab Prey With Alien Jaws
    • Smith, J.L.B. 1962. The moray eels of the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Ichthyological Bulletin; No. 23. Department of Ichthyology, Rhodes University, Grahamsto… See more

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  2. The Giant Moray Eel is among the largest coral reef predators, reaching lengths of 10 feet or more. Though many of the 200+ species are much smaller than this, all morays are very capable predators.
    Class: Actinopterygii
    Order: Anguilliformes
    Phylum: Chordata

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    What is a giant moray eel?
    The Giant Moray Eel is among the largest coral reef predators, reaching lengths of 10 feet or more. Though many of the 200+ species are much smaller than this, all morays are very capable predators. Morays are known to cooperatively hunt with other species of fish.

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    How does a green moray eel survive?
    The green moray eel has an incredibly clever adaptation it uses to survive. Green morays have two sets of jaws, one in their mouths and a second set in their throats, which is used to move eaten prey down into their esophagus. This is called the pharyngeal jaw, and without it they could not be as fierce of a predator as they are!

    Green Moray Eel (Gymnothorax funebris) - ANGARI Foundation

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    What color is a green moray eel?
    The green moray is actually brown! The yellow tint of the mucus that covers its body, in combination with a drab background color, gives the fish its namesake green color. The moray eel is considered a "true" eel, classified in the order Anguilliformes.

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    Does a green moray eel have pectoral fins?
    Unlike other fish, the green moray eel does not have pectoral or pelvic fins. To make up for it, they are the only fish that can swim both forward and backwards. Its skin lacks scales and we wouldn’t blame you if you thought it was truly green in color.

    Sea Wonder: Green Moray Eel - National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

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    Are moray eels a fish?
    Moray eels are a group of approximately 200 species of fish. All have a characteristic elongated, snake -like (“serpentine”) body. They are mainly marine, but some species can be found in brackish water, and a very few species live in fresh water.

    Moray Eel - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

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    How big do moray eels get?
    Moray eels are usually vividly marked or coloured. They generally do not exceed a length of about 1.5 metres (5 feet), but one species, Thyrsoidea macrurus of the Pacific, is known to grow about 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) long. Morays are eaten in some areas of the world, but their flesh is sometimes toxic and can cause illness or death.

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    Learn about the green moray eel, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.

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    Although appearing green, moray eels actually have brownish or grey skin that mixes with a layer of yellow mucus, causing a green hue. Learn more about the green moray eel and how to protect its habitat.

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    Moray | Marine, Reef, Predator | Britannica

    Oct 4, 2024 · Moray, any of 80 or more species of eels of the family Muraenidae. Moray eels occur in all tropical and subtropical seas, where they live in shallow water among reefs and rocks and hide in crevices. They differ from …

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    Sea Wonder: Green Moray Eel - National Marine …

    Feb 14, 2020 · The green moray eel (Gymnothorax funebris) is one of the largest in the moray family reaching lengths of up to eight feet and weighing up to 65 pounds! Its long body is compressed laterally, meaning its sides are fairly flat.

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    Morays are Kind of a Big Eel - Ocean Conservancy

    Jan 12, 2021 · A moray is a type of eel found in the family Muraenidae. There are about 200 recognized species within the family, with new species being discovered today. In fact, a 2020 study described a new species of undulated …

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    Moray Eel - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and …

    Moray eels are a group of approximately 200 species of fish. All have a characteristic elongated, snake -like (“serpentine”) body. They are mainly marine, but some species can be found in brackish water, and a very few species live …

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    Green Moray Eel (Gymnothorax funebris) - ANGARI …

    Jul 1, 2022 · Green moray eels are found in the western Atlantic Ocean living in a variety of habitats including coral reefs, rocky tidal areas, mangroves and sandy bottoms. They are a fairly common species to see while snorkeling or diving …

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