Moray eels

Muraenidae

The reef's resident dragons — morays peek from holes with jaws rhythmically opening and closing (they're breathing, not threatening you). Cleaning stations are the best place to watch them fully emerge and hold still.

Last updated April 2026

Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus8 photos

Least ConcernUp to 300 cm5–50mCoral reefCave

The largest moray species — a massive eel reaching 3 meters, with brown leopard-like spots on a yellowish body. Unmistakable size and bulk.

Rests in large coral caves or under table corals during the day, sometimes attended by cleaner wrasses working inside its open mouth.

Observed at

Rosalie Moller(Hurghada)Chrisoula K(Hurghada)Dunraven(Sharm El Sheikh)Ras Ghozlani(Sharm El Sheikh)Temple(Sharm El Sheikh)

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