Fishing for Slender giant moray

Strophidon sathete

The slender giant moray is a large eel found in the Indo-Pacific region. It features an elongated, slender body and a brownish coloration. Typically reaching lengths of up to 157 inches and weighing around 66 pounds, it inhabits coastal waters and estuaries. This nocturnal predator primarily feeds on fish and crustaceans, exhibiting solitary and secretive behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 49 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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Slender giant moray hold in burrows and crevices among rocks, mangrove roots, and muddy substrate in coastal waters and estuaries, emerging mainly at night to ambush fish and crustaceans.

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