Spotted Moray © Captain John Rothchild
The spotted moray eel, or spotted moray, is a medium sized eel found around the Bahamas and the Atlantic Ocean. This eel grows
3-4 feet in length at adult size. It is referred to as a spotted moray due to
the round overlapping dark brown or sometimes purplish spots which cover its
white or yellow body. It is a solitary species residing in the benthic zone, preferring coral reef, shallow rocky and grassy bottom areas. It is mostly diurnal,
active during the day, and may even work with other ocean predators to catch
prey such as crustaceans and fish. It bites prey using sharp teeth and its bite
is also dangerous to humans.
- Fishbase. "Gymnothorax moringa: Spotted moray."
- http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=7547
