Moray Eel
Gymnothorax moringa
Sighting evidence at Caribsea, North Carolina
Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA
Spotted moray eels inhabit every crevice and hollow of the Caribsea's fractured hull, their polka-dot patterning serving as disruptive camouflage against the encrusted steel. They are nocturnal hunters but can be reliably found with their heads protruding from gaps during daytime dives, breathing rhythmically with open mouths. Morays play a critical predatory role on the wreck, controlling populations of small fish and crustaceans that shelter in the structure.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Moray Eel is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.