Where Does Dragon Moray Eel Live?

Dragon Moray Eel lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Dragon Moray Eel

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 1 to 60 meters (3 to 200 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Associated with rocky reefs, coral reefs, and rubble areas. They are cryptic, spending most of their time hidden in crevices, caves, and under ledges, emerging primarily at night to hunt.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, specifically from Japan south to Australia, and west to the Indian Ocean. Its range includes areas such as the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and parts of the Great Barrier Reef.

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