Eels

Moray eels have a long dorsal fin extending from just behind the head along the back, joining seamlessly with the caudal and anal fins. Most species lack pectoral and pelvic fins. Their eyes are small. They rely on their sense of smell. There are 202 species in 16 genera.

two moray eels several moray eels two moray eels <TBS>

moray eel moray eel moray eel moray eel Giant moray, Gymnothorax javanicus

moray eel moray eel moray eel Yellow-margin moray (yellow-edged moray), Gymnothorax flavimarginatus

moray eel moray eel moray eel Little moray (Richardson's moray, spotted-lip moray, Y-lined moray), Gymnothorax richardsoni

moray eelWhite-eyed moray, Siderea thyrsoidea

moray eel moray eel moray eel Honeycomb moray (laced moray, leopard moray, tessellate moray), Gymnothorax favagineous

moray eel moray eel Clouded moray (snowflake moray), Echidna nebulosa

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