The Brown reef eel (Gymnothorax prasinus) is a saltwater fish of the family Muraenidae that grows up to 92 cm.
Description
The yellow moray is a moray eel from the southwest Pacific, around Australia and New Zealand. The species grows to about 92 cm and has a snake-like, scaleless body with a yellow-green to brown-green colour. As a nocturnal reef predator it shelters by day in crevices of rocky reefs and tidal pools and hunts small fish and crustaceans. It is not aggressive, but can bite hard with sharp teeth if disturbed. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brown reef eel?
The Brown reef eel has a snake-like body, is mainly green and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Brown reef eel live?
The Brown reef eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Brown reef eel get?
The Brown reef eel grows to a maximum of about 92 cm.
Is the Brown reef eel dangerous to humans?
The Brown reef eel can bite, but is otherwise not dangerous to humans.
Is the Brown reef eel edible?
The Brown reef eel is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Gymnothorax
More from the family Muraenidae
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