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Morayeels,orMuraenidaeareafamilyofeelswhosemembersarefoundworldwide....Morayeels,particularlythegiantmoray(Gymnothoraxjavanicus)andyellow-edgedmoray(G.flavimarginatus),areknowntoaccumulatehighlevelsof ...

Family of fishes

Moray eels, or Muraenidae (), are a family of eels whose members are found worldwide. There are approximately 200 species in 15 genera which are almost exclusively marine, but several species are regularly seen in brackish water, and a few are found in fresh water.[2]

The English name, from the early 17th century, derives from Portuguese moréia, which itself derives from Latin mūrēna, in turn from Greek μύραινα, muraina; these are the Latin and Greek names of the Mediterranean moray.[3][4]

The dorsal fin extends from just behind the head along the back and joins seamlessly with the caudal and anal fins. Most species lack pectoral and pelvic fins, adding to their serpentine appearance. Their eyes are rather small; morays rely mostly on their highly developed sense of smell, lying in wait to ambush prey.[5]

The...