Stable WatchFish

Moray Eel

海鳝

Moray eels hide in reef crevices, opening and closing their mouths to move water across the gills.

Moray Eel animal profile photo

Coral Reef · Medium · Common

About

How moray eel lives

Moray eels hide in reef crevices, opening and closing their mouths to move water across the gills. Moray eels have a second set of jaws in the throat that helps pull prey inward. Reef animals thrive in complex habitats where color, shelter, and quick reactions matter.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting moray eel also depends on keeping coral reef, coast habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

  • Moray eels have a second set of jaws in the throat that helps pull prey inward.
  • Schooling behavior can improve safety, navigation, and feeding efficiency for many fish species.
  • Reef animals thrive in complex habitats where color, shelter, and quick reactions matter.
  • Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.