White Eyed Moray Eel
Gymnothorax thyrsoideus is known by several names, including the White-Eyed Moray Eel, Grey-Faced Moray Eel, Slender Moray Eel & Freckled Moray Eel. It's smaller than most species, growing up to 70cm. It lives in the Indo-Pacific region and can be found at most depths that recreational scuba divers dive at. Like nearly all morays, these eels spend the day in rock crevices, mouthing water through their gills. Then at night they hunt crustaceans and small reef fish.
Two White Eyed Moray Eels (Gymnothorax thyrsoideus) at Richelieu Rock
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
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White Eyed Moray Eel Gymnothorax thyrsoideus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Muraenidae) |
| Genus: | Gymnothorax (Gymnothorax) |
| Species: | Gymnothorax thyrsoideus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 50 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw White Eyed Moray Eel
Michelle
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Manta Queen 7
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Apr 2023
Fabio
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon
When: Jan 2023
Joel Rajesh
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Apr 2022
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