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Muraenidae

Giant moray

Gymnothorax javanicus

Three meters of leopard spots inside reef holes

Black
Brown
Gray
Tropical
Globally widespread
Marine fish
Anguilliform
Large
Tropical fish

Giant moray is at home in rocky and coral reefs, living there as a marine fish. It is known for three meters of leopard spots inside reef holes.

Class: Teleosts
Order: True Eels
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Gymnothorax
Maximum length: 300 cm
Water: Marine
Habitat: Rocky and coral reefs
Body shape: Eel-shaped
Diet: Carnivorous
Distribution: Warm waters worldwide
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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