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green moray

Gymnothorax funebris

The green moray is a long, snake-like fish that lives in warm ocean waters. It has a bright green color and hides in crevices among the coral reefs, making it a fascinating creature to discover!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The green moray has a thick, snake-like body, often appearing brilliant green due to a yellow mucus coating over its dark skin. It lacks pectoral and pelvic fins, making its smooth, elongated form distinct among reef fish.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderAnguilliformesFamilyMuraenidaeGenusGymnothorax
green moray
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green moray

Category

Fish

Rarity

Common

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Cleaner shrimp often bravely crawl into a moray's mouth to remove parasites, without being eaten!

Moray eels have a special gooey slime that covers their skin, protecting them from germs and scratches!

They often open their mouth wide not to attack, but to breathe, pumping water over gills!

This "green" eel is actually dark gray underneath, its color comes from a yellow mucus!

Special abilities

Ability

Sticky Slime Armor

The green moray has a thick, protective slime coat that helps it glide into tight spaces and deters predators.

Ability

Double Jaw Attack

The green moray can use a second set of jaws to pull prey deep into its throat for quick swallowing.

Ability

Super Sniffer

The green moray has an excellent sense of smell that helps it find hidden prey in dark reef crevices.

Measurements & details

Length
150-250 cm
Weight
10-30 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Swim Speed
15 km/h
Maximum Depth
50 m
Water Type
Saltwater

Diet & Feeding

A nocturnal ambush predator, it hunts fish, crustaceans, and octopuses hiding in coral reefs.

Primary Foods

  • reef fish
  • crabs
  • shrimp
  • octopus

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Common octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Main prey for morays.

hunts

White grunt

Haemulon plumierii

Common reef fish prey.

eaten by

Bull shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Large sharks prey on morays.

symbiotic with

Skunk cleaner shrimp

Lysmata amboinensis

Removes parasites from moray.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Always stay at a safe distance from fish in the ocean and never touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is green moray?

150-250 cm

How much does green moray weigh?

10-30 kg

How long does green moray live?

10-15 years

What does green moray eat?

A nocturnal ambush predator, it hunts fish, crustaceans, and octopuses hiding in coral reefs.

How fast can green moray swim?

15 km/h

Where is green moray usually found?

Coastal areas

How does green moray hunt?

Ambush

How deep can green moray go?

50 m

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