Where Does Honeycomb Moray Eel Live?

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

Where to find Honeycomb Moray Eel

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from shallow reef flats (1 meter) down to depths of approximately 50 meters (164 feet).

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky shorelines, lagoons, and outer reef slopes. Prefers areas with abundant crevices, caves, and ledges for shelter during the day.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Line Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago, northward to southern Japan, and southward to Australia (Great Barrier Reef) and New Caledonia.

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