description Grey moray Overview
The grey moray (Gymnothorax nubilus) is a moray eel recorded from New Zealand and nearby offshore islands, including the Poor Knights area, as well as Lord Howe and Norfolk islands in the Tasman Sea. Its body is pale brown with darker blotches that form a reticulated pattern or indistinct bars, while the vertical fins have a white margin and the white eye carries a black horizontal stripe. [Fishes of Australia](https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/3826) [FishBase](https://www.fishbase.se/identification/SpeciesList.php?genus=Gymnothorax)
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What is the scientific name of the grey moray?
The grey moray is Gymnothorax nubilus. It is a moray eel recorded mainly around New Zealand and nearby offshore islands.
Where can the grey moray be found?
Records include New Zealand, the Poor Knights area, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Island. These localities place it in the Tasman Sea and nearby southwestern Pacific waters.
What pattern does the grey moray have?
Its body is pale brown with darker blotches. The blotches can form a reticulated, net-like pattern across the body.
Is the grey moray native to the Atlantic Ocean?
The listed records are from New Zealand and nearby southwestern Pacific islands, not the Atlantic. The Poor Knights area is one of the locations associated with the species.
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