Yellow-margin Moray

ID points

• Dorsal and anal fins edged in bright yellow
• Brown mottling over the body, interwoven like marble
• A black blotch at the gill opening

Basics

Family

Muraenidae

Length

1.0–2.4 m

Depth

1-150 m

Regions

Indo-Pacific reefs

Distribution

Indo-Pacific and eastern Pacific coral reefs

Habitat

Coral reefs and lagoons

Diet

Fish, crustaceans

Easily confused with

Giant MorayThe largest moray, can exceed 2 metresMoray EelSnake-like body with no pectoral or pelvic finsUndulated MorayYellow-green wavy net pattern on a dark brown ground

Fun fact

A clear yellow rim runs along the edge of the dorsal fin and gives this eel its name. It is one of the commonest large morays on the reef, and the juveniles are black and white.

More in this family

• Dragon Moray
• Geometric Moray
• Ribbon Eel
• Snowflake Moray
• Spotted Moray