Genus

Common name: Moray Eels

Scientific name: Gymnothorax

Gymnothorax is a genus of moray eels found in warm and temperate seas around the world. Known for their elongated bodies and distinctive jaw structure, they are a fascinating addition to larger marine aquariums. Moray eels of this genus are generally not reef-safe as they may prey on smaller fish and invertebrates. They require hiding places and a secure lid to prevent escape. Hobbyists should handle them with care due to their powerful bite.

  1. White-Margin Moray Eel hunting - Gymnothorax albimarginatus
    Common name: White-edged moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax albimarginatus
  2. Common name: Lord howe moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax annasona
  3. yellow  moray fish in coral reef
    Common name: Canary moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax bacalladoi
  4. A Black Cheek Moray Eel (Gymnothorax breedeni) in the Indian Ocean
    Common name: Masked moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax breedeni
  5. Panamic green moray eel, Gymnothorax castaneus, in crevice, Revillagigedo Islands, Roca Partida, Mexico
    Common name: Chestnut moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax castaneus
  6. A Whitelip moray eel, Gymnothorax chilospilus, opens its jaws in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area is known for its high marine biodiversity.
    Common name: Lipspot moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax chilospilus
  7. Banded mud moray eel (Gymnothorax chlamydatus) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    Common name: Banded mud moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax chlamydatus
  8. Moray Eel Malpelo
    Common name: Speckled moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax dovii
  9. Marine life, Liuqiu island, Taiwan
    Common name: tiger moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax enigmaticus
  10. Abbotts Muräne - Gymnothorax eurostus
    Common name: Abbott's moray eel
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax eurostus
  11. Laced moray (Gymnothorax favagineus)
    Common name: Honeycomb moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax favagineus
  12. Fimbriated Moray Gymnothorax fimbriatus
    Common name: Fimbriated moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax fimbriatus
  13. Yellow-edged moray in a barrel sponge
    Common name: Yellow-edged moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
  14. Underwater shot of fish Gymnothorax funebris
    Common name: Moreia verde
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax funebris
  15. Common name: Slendertail moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax gracilicauda
  16. Closeup of a Grey moray Gymnothorax griseus
    Common name: Grey moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax griseus
  17. Common name: Liver-colored moray eel
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax hepaticus
  18. Pale Chin Moray Eel - Gymnothorax herrei
    Common name: Palechin Moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax herrei
  19. spotted moray,Gymnothorax isingteena
    Common name: Spotted moray eel
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax isingteena
  20. Giant Moray Eel ((Gymnothorax javanicus).  Scuba diving  and underwater photography,
    Common name: Giant moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax javanicus
  21. Kidako moray (Gymnothorax kidako) in Japan
    Common name: Vermiculate moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax kidako
  22. Dwarf Moray (Gymnothorax melatremus); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
    Common name: Dwarf moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax melatremus
  23. Weissmaulmuräne (Gymnothorax meleagris)
    Common name: Guinea moray eel
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax meleagris
  24. Moray Eel. Gymnothorax miliaris. Fish underwater in the aquarium.
    Common name: conger moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax miliaris
  25. California moray eel Gymnothorax mordax
    Common name: California moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax mordax
  26. Spotted Morey Eel (Gymnothorax moringa) - Turks & Caicos
    Common name: White-jawed moray eel
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax moringa
  27. A close up of a Grey Moray (Gymnothorax nubilus) in the Poor Knights marine preserve of New Zealand
    Common name: Cloudy Moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax nubilus
  28. Yellowmouth moray
    Common name: Yellow-mouthed moray eel
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax nudivomer
  29. Peppered Moray - Siderea Picta
    Common name: painted moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax pictus
  30. White-mouth moray looks out of its hole.
    Common name: Whitespotted moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax punctatus
  31. Reticulated Morey, Gymnothorax reticularis
    Common name: spotted moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax reticularis
  32. Common name: Steindachner's moray eel
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax steindachneri
  33. Close-up of a Greyface Moray (Gymnothorax thyrsoideus). Anilao, Philippines
    Common name: Greyface moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax thyrsoideus
  34. An Undulated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax undulatus) in the Indian Ocean
    Common name: Moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax undulatus
  35. Purplemouth Moray, Gymnothorax vicinus
    Common name: Brown moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax vicinus
  36. Gymnothorax zonipectis hiding in cave underwater
    Common name: Barredfin moray
    Scientific name: Gymnothorax zonipectis