[Originally posted to the Moorea Coral Reef LTER (MCR LTER) Marine Life Encyclopedia]
Giant Moray - puhi ‘iari
(Gymnothorax
javanicus)
Photo by Gerick Bergsma
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Range extends from the Red Sea to the Marquesas and Oeno Atoll (Pitcairn Group), North to the Ryukyu and Hawaiian Islands, South to the Australs and New Caledonia. |
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Occurs on lagoon and seaward reefs to depths of 150 feet. |
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Feeds primarily on fishes and occasionally on crustaceans. |
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This eel is probably the world's largest species of moray, growing to almost 10 feet in length. |
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Coming Soon
- Moorea Biocode Database |
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