Giant Moray [Gymnothorax javanicus]
Description
The Giant Moray is a species of reef-associated marine fish in the family Muraenidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around coral reefs. It is one of the largest species of moray eels, reaching up to 3 meters in length and weighing around 30 kilograms. It has a brown to greenish skin with small dark spots. During the day, it hides in crevices and caves.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Cutthroat Eels
Synaphobranchidae
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| Genus |
Serpentine Eels
Ilyophis
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