Spotted Eel (Moray eel)
A spotted eel quickly came out of his hiding place startling us. (Gymnothorax moringa) Spotted morays are solitary animals, and usually hide in narrow crevices ...
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A spotted eel quickly came out of his hiding place startling us. (Gymnothorax moringa) Spotted morays are solitary animals, and usually hide in narrow crevices and holes in reef structures with only their heads peaking out. They are active during the day, feeding on crustaceans and fish at or near the sea bottom. Their bite can be dangerous to humans due to damage caused by the pull-back effect of the bite itself, and potential toxins that may be released into the wound.
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