Speckled Morays [Muraena]
Description
Muraena is a genus within the Muraenidae family, encompassing species commonly known as Speckled Morays. These eels are recognized for their speckled skin patterns, varying from yellows to greens and browns, providing excellent camouflage among the coral and rocky substrates of their reef habitats. Found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, they have a diverse diet that includes fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans.
Species
Speckled Moray [Gymnothorax dovii]
View DetailsStar-spotted Moray [Gymnothorax nudivomer]
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