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Broadbanded moray

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The broadbanded moray is an Indo-Pacific reef fish known for its distinctive, broad vertical stripes that wrap around its elongated, muscular body.

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What is a broadbanded moray?

The broadbanded moray is an Indo-Pacific reef fish with broad vertical stripes. The stripes wrap around its elongated, muscular body.

How can you recognize a broadbanded moray?

Its broad vertical bands are the main identification feature. The bands encircle the long body and are wider and more prominent than fine speckling.

Where does the broadbanded moray live?

It occurs in Indo-Pacific reef habitats. Like other morays, it uses holes and crevices as shelter and hunts nearby.

Why are the stripes called broadbanded?

The bands are broad vertical stripes rather than narrow lines or small spots. They wrap around the body, giving the eel its distinctive name.

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