The Brown speckled eel (Gymnothorax steindachneri) is a saltwater fish of the family Muraenidae that grows up to 91 cm.
Description
Steindachner's moray is a large moray eel from the central Pacific, mainly around Hawaii. The species grows to about 90 cm and has a snake-like, scaleless, brown body with fine paler speckles. As a nocturnal reef predator it shelters by day in crevices of rocky reefs and hunts fish, crustaceans and squid at night. It 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 speckled eel?
The Brown speckled eel has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Brown speckled eel live?
The Brown speckled eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Brown speckled eel get?
The Brown speckled eel grows to a maximum of about 91 cm.
Is the Brown speckled eel dangerous to humans?
The Brown speckled eel can bite, but is otherwise not dangerous to humans.
Is the Brown speckled eel edible?
The Brown speckled eel is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Gymnothorax
More from the family Muraenidae
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