Spotted Moray eel
Scientific name: Gymnothorax moringa
Description: The spotted moray eel lives in crevices found in reefs and rocky habitats. Although only the head region is typically encountered, the eel itself has a long slender body that can reach up to 6 feet in length. The eel’s body is a pale yellow with brown spots all over. They like to feed at night on fish and crustaceans in ambush style.
Fun Facts:
- Eels open and close their mouths constantly not to look threatening but to pump water into their gills for oxygen.
- Eels have two sets of hook-like jaws! One set is hidden within their throat and moves independently to grasp food further down!
- They have really bad eyesight but make up for it with their amazing sense of smell.
