description Yellow-edged moray Overview
The yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) is a large marine eel found across the tropical Indo-Pacific. Its body is commonly yellowish or brownish, while the dorsal and caudal fins have conspicuous yellow margins. The species lives around coral reefs and rocky reef structures, using holes and crevices as shelter. It is a member of the moray eel family Muraenidae and is mainly active after dark.
help Yellow-edged moray FAQ
What is the scientific name of the yellow-edged moray?
The yellow-edged moray is Gymnothorax flavimarginatus. It is a large moray eel found across the tropical Indo-Pacific.
How can you identify a yellow-edged moray?
It commonly has a yellowish or brownish body with conspicuous yellow margins on the dorsal and caudal fins. Those bright fin edges are the feature reflected in its common name.
Where does the yellow-edged moray live?
It lives around coral reefs and rocky reef structures in tropical parts of the Indo-Pacific. It uses reef spaces as shelter and hunting habitat.
Is the yellow-edged moray a fish?
Yes. Although it looks snake-like, the yellow-edged moray is a marine fish in the eel family Muraenidae. Like other morays, it is a reef-associated predator.
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