Giant Moray Eel
The Giant Moray Eel is the largest & most common of the Moray Eels in the Indo-Pacific region. Although they look scary, they are just forcing water through their gills while resting in the reef. They generally feed on crustaceans at night.
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Giant Moray Eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Muraenidae) |
| Genus: | Gymnothorax (Gymnothorax) |
| Species: | Gymnothorax javanicus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 2 metres |
The giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) is one of the largest and most recognisable moray eels found on tropical coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific. Growing to over 3 metres in length, these powerful predators are often seen with their mouths open, a behaviour used for breathing rather than aggression. They feed mainly on fish, octopus and crustaceans, often hunting at night or alongside groupers. Although their appearance can be intimidating, giant moray eels are generally shy and will usually retreat if left undisturbed, making them a favourite sight for underwater photographers and divers.
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