The Purplemouth moray is a slender, elongated eel found in tropical and subtropical waters. It typically reaches lengths of 24-36 inches and weighs around 2-5 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and crustaceans. Preferring rocky crevices and coral reefs, this nocturnal predator is known for its secretive nature and striking purple-hued mouth. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Purplemouth moray
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Purplemouth moray
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