divepix - Spotted Moray

Spotted Moray

Aspect:	Black body entirely covered in a random black-and-white stain pattern from snout to tail, including dorsal fin, the border of which remains black.
Population:	Ubiquitous, the second largest moray and the moray par excellence around Ilêts Pigeon, although they can almost disappear for a season!
Notable feature:	Like all morays, has no pectoral or pelvic fin. Dorsal fin turns around and under the flat tail end to effectively turn into an anal fin. Continuously widely opens and closes mouth, displaying an impressive, central, palatal row of sharp teeth.
Environment:	Rocky areas offering crevices and holes as habitats. Can often be seen swimming in daytime.
Behaviour:	Relatively unscared, can be approached very closely.

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