Giant Morays [Gymnothorax]
Description
Gymnothorax is a large genus within the family Muraenidae, encompassing a wide variety of species known commonly as Giant Morays. These eels are recognized for their robust and elongated bodies, which can grow to significant lengths. They possess a distinctive set of sharp teeth and are found in a range of marine environments from shallow reefs to deep-sea habitats worldwide. Their diet primarily consists of fish and cephalopods.
Species
Fimbriated Moray [Gymnothorax fimbriatus]
View DetailsWhite-Eyed Moray [Gymnothorax thyrsoideus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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Family |
Moray Eels
Muraenidae
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Statistics
- Species 2