Moray eel
Gymnothorax undulatus
Sighting evidence at Pirate Wreck, Sainte-Marie Island
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Undulated moray eels are among the largest morays in the Indian Ocean, reaching 1.5 metres, and several large individuals are resident in the cannon-pile sections of the wreck. They hunt nocturnally but are reliably seen in their lair entries throughout the day, providing classic wreck-dive encounters. Despite their fearsome appearance, morays rarely bite unless provoked or hand-fed.
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.