Moray eels have no pectoral or ventral fins. They have one long continuous fin that begins behind the head, encircles the tail, and extends midway down the belly. The constantly open and close their mouths to move water over their gills.
Snowflake moray eel, Echidna nebulosa
Giant moray, Gymnothorax javanicus
White-eyed moray eel, Gymnothorax thyrsoideus
Other eels:
Snake eels strongly resemble snakes and have almost no fins, and are usually seen with only their heads protruding.
Highfin snake eel, Ophichthus altipennis
Napolean snake eel, Ophichthus bonaparti
Reptilian snake eel, Branchysomophis henshawi
White-spotted (spaghetti) garden eel, Gorgasia maculata
Ribbon eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita
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