Scientific name: Gymnothorax javanicus
Size: Up to 9.9 feet
Color: Brown with a greenish tinge towards the head
Distinguishing feature: A pretty big size with this brown color
Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, Thailand, French polynesia, Mexico, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Gymnothorax javanicus
Size: Up to 9.9 feet
Color: Brown with a greenish tinge towards the head
Distinguishing feature: A pretty big size with this brown color
Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, Thailand, French polynesia, Mexico, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat
This moray eel is the largest species of moray eel that can be found.
Contrary to many people believe, moray eels are not bad or electric :). However, their teeth are pointing inwards, making the loophole more difficult!
Moray eels often hide in the crevices between the corals but sometimes go out to change their shelter.
Parrotfish create a protective envelope around them when they are sleeping.
So, don't put the light on them during night dive to don't to wake them up and break this envelope.
Mammals have a horizontal tail.
Fishes have a vertical fin.
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
