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The snowflake moray is easily recognised by the beautiful pattern that covers its body, similar to flakes of snow. It is a placid and timid animal, which shelters in cracks and holes of coral reefs. It lives in shallow water, up to 10 m deep, and is commonly found in pools during low tide. Here, it feeds on urchins and crabs, which it crushes with its sharp teeth that are especially adapted for this job. This is considered to be the most harmless of all morays, although it can bite when provoked.

$Starry Moray or Snowflake Moray Echidna nebulosa has an impressive distribution area, occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa and the Persian Gulf to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands, south to Lord Howe Island and throughout Micronesia. The nocturnal species also occurs in the Eastern Central Pacific in the southern Baja California, in Mexico and from Costa Rica to northern Colombia and it is also found in the Southeast Atlantic. \nEchidna nebulosa occurs between rocks and corals of intertidal reef flats, also in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs in a depth range from 0 to 48m, max. length 100cm. The solitary species feeds mainly on crustaceans. \nLembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia \n1°28'22.56 N 125°14'3.888 E at 5m depth$

Snowflake moray (Echidna nebulosa), Zanzibar, Tanzania

Snowflake Moray Eel (also known as Clouded Moray) peeking out from a hole in the coral. The photo was taken on the coral reef of Mauritius.

Snowflake moray (Echidna nebulosa), also known as the clouded moray.

A close-up view of a moray eel hiding between rocky formations in the clear waters of Costa Brava, Spain. The vibrant colors of the rocks and marine life create a striking contrast with the speckled pattern of the eel, showcasing the rich underwater ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea.

The Snowflake Eel, also known as the Snowflake Moray Eel, Clouded Moray, or Starry Moray, is one of the most beautiful morays, and inhabits caves and crevices throughout the Indo-Pacific reefs.

Waigeo island, Raja Ampat, West Papoua, Indonesia

Snowflake moray eel with dark spots and yellow and white patches swimming on a light grey background

A close-up image of a Goldentail moray eel (Gymnothorax miliaris)

Moray eel fish – Snowflake Moray, scientific name is Echidna nebulosa, it inhabits coral reefs and is nocturnal predator, Red Sea, Sinai, Middle East

The giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) close up

Snowflake Moray (Echidna nebulosa, aka Clouded Moray). Ambon, Indonesia

$Laced (or Honeycomb) Moray Gymnothorax favagineus is widespread in Indo-Pacific, often in holes with cleaner wrasses or shrimps. Males grow up to 3 m, so far of the two largest of Indo-Pacific morays. The blotches are variable between individuals and size, often in relation to habitat - those in clear coral reefs usually have proportionally less black than those found in turbid waters.\nLaced Moray feeds on cephalopods and small fishes. \n\nThere are reports of ciguatera, a foodborn illness, caused by bioaccumulation, a very heat-resistant toxicity who cannot be detoxified by conventional cooking. \n\nKraka Island, Banda Sea, Indonesia \n4°30'10.668 S 129°53'17.696 E at 9m depth$

Side view of a Snowflake Moray, Echidna nebulosa, isolated on white

Mediterranean moray peeks out of its lair in a colorful reef

The snowflake moray (Echidna nebulosa), also known as the clouded moray

Giant moray eel, underwater Gymnothorax miliaris

A stunning spotted moray eel in an aquarium with a coral reef background

One Giant Moray Eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) is hunting on a coral reef. Normally nocturnal hunters it is a rare site to see this Moray Eel swimming by day. Approximately two meters long they are ferocious predators. Image taken whilst scuba diving at Phi Phi archipelago, Thailand.

Detail of Snowflake moray Echidna Nebula inside amphora

A jewel moray (Muraena lentiginosa) on the Fang Ming wreck in the sea of Cortez (Mexico)

Reticulated moray eels gracefully gliding through the sea. This mesmerizing scene captures the intricate patterns and serpentine elegance of these underwater inhabitants

A close-up of a moray eel emerging from its hiding spot within a colorful coral reef in the Mediterranean Sea. The eel’s bright patterns and sharp features contrast beautifully with the vibrant marine environment around it, showcasing the diversity of underwater life.

White nudibranch eggs. Close up Abstract. Exploring and enjoying Beautiful Sea Life macro . Underwater scene at clear mediterranean sea. Scuba diver point of view. Greece Europe. Underwater photography

Spotted gymnothorax javanicus/ moray fish - close-up on head, defocused background.

$Banded Mud Moray Gymnothorax chlamydatus occurs in the tropical and subtropical Western Pacific in the Ryukyu Islands, in the Philippines, and in Indonesia and Taiwan in a depth range from 5 to 30m, max. length 60cm. The species occurs in coastal sand and mud habitat, living in holes near rubble or reef. The species bores a hole for itself in the soft ground by burrowing with the tail foremost. \nThis specimen was encountered in a typical situation with only the head protruding from a hole. The species feeds mainly on smaller fishes and crustaceans. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'47.814 N 125°15'1.26 E at 16m depth$

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