Where Does Whitemouth Moray Eel Live?

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

Where to find Whitemouth Moray Eel

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from 1 to 50 meters (3 to 164 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky shorelines, and lagoons. They prefer areas with abundant crevices, caves, and rubble for shelter.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa and the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, and north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia and the Great Barrier Reef.

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