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Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2019

Giant Moray Eel

Gymnothorax javanicus

Sighting evidence at SS Thistlegorm Wreck, Sharm el Sheikh

Giant Moray Eel

Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC

Multiple large individuals have taken up permanent residence inside the cargo holds and engine room, their heads emerging from ventilation shafts and machinery casings.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Giant Moray Eel is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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