Spotted Moray

Recognized by its generally more white color and smaller and rounder spots (Ref. 48635).Description: Characterized by whitish color with black spots; larger and widely spaced spots in young fish; smaller and more numerous spots with increased growth; body depth at gill opening 14-18 in TL. Origin of dorsal fin anterior to gill opening; anus near middle of body; single row of jaw teeth; enlarged canines in medial row in intermaxillary (Ref. 90102).

Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 58534).

Solitary among coral outcrops, often seen protruding head from shelter. Found in coastal reefs and outer slopes in 3-30 m (Ref 90102).

The spotted moray eel (Gymnothorax isingteena) is a moray eel found in coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It was first named by John Richardson in 1845.