Moray Eel

Moray eels are elongated marine fishes with scaleless-looking skin and a continuous fin along much of the body. Many shelter in reef crevices, emerging to feed on fish, crustaceans or other prey. Their repeated mouth opening moves water over the gills. A second set of jaws in the throat helps carry seized prey toward the digestive tract. Strong smell assists hunting in low visibility. Species differ in pattern, size and diet, and some use brackish or freshwater environments as well as the sea.