Fishing for Blotch-necked moray

Gymnothorax margaritophorus

The blotch-necked moray is a slender, elongated eel reaching up to 24 inches and weighing around 2 pounds. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky crevices in tropical marine waters. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and crustaceans. Known for its secretive nature, it often hides during the day and emerges at night to hunt. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Blotch-necked moray

Oahu Coastal Waters

12 in · 4 oz

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