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Honeycomb moray

Scientific name: Gymnothorax favagineus

Size: Up to 9.9 foot

Color: White, light yellow and black

Distinguishing feature: White to light yellow with black spots forming a honeycomb pattern

Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Mayotte

Honeycomb moray of Mayotte

Honeycomb moray

Scientific name: Gymnothorax favagineus

Size: Up to 9.9 foot

Color: White, light yellow and black

Distinguishing feature: White to light yellow with black spots forming a honeycomb pattern

Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Mayotte

In detail

This moray eel is a solitary one.

Like all moray eels, she opens her mouth so that water can flow and feed her gills with oxygen.

The black spots present on his skin become smaller and more numerous with age.

Individuals living in crystal clear water are also clearer than others.

The different species of Moray eel we have seen

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