Eels

Moray eels have a long dorsal fin extending from just behind the head along the back, joining seamlessly with the caudal and anal fins. Most species lack pectoral and pelvic fins. Their eyes are small. They rely on their sense of smell. There are 202 species in 16 genera.

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Giant moray, Gymnothorax javanicus

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Yellow-margin moray (yellow-edged moray), Gymnothorax flavimarginatus

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Little moray (Richardson's moray, spotted-lip moray, Y-lined moray), Gymnothorax richardsoni

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White-eyed moray, Siderea thyrsoidea

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Honeycomb moray (laced moray, leopard moray, tessellate moray), Gymnothorax favagineous

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Clouded moray (snowflake moray), Echidna nebulosa

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