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Echidna nebulosa occupying a live coral reef, located in Sabang, Philippines. Within the marine realm, morays are found in shallow water nearshore areas, continental slopes, continental shelves, deep benthic habitats, and mesopelagic zones of the ocean, and in both tropical and temperate environments. [ 25 ]
With over 200 distinct species, moray eels are found across the world in both marine and freshwater environments. Though some species live in rivers and colder, temperate, marine waters, most moray eel species thrive on the world’s coral reefs.
Habitat of the Moray Eel. Most moray eels are marine, but they can be found in brackish or fresh water. In either case, they spend most of their time hiding in rock crevices, caves, or cracks in coral reefs. Distribution of the Moray Eel. Moray eels are found worldwide in both deep and shallow waters, but tend to prefer warmer temperatures.
The majority of species are nocturnal and found in saltwater, often in temperate and tropical waters near reefs, where they shelter in dead coral and rock patches. However, some species also live in brackish and fresh water. Moray Eels are opportunistic carnivores and like to diet primarily on smaller
Moray eels occur in all tropical and subtropical seas, where they live in shallow water among reefs and rocks and hide in crevices. They differ from other eels in having small rounded gill openings and in generally lacking pectoral.
Moray eels are found in tropical and temperate waters around the world. They are most commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region, but can also be found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Some species of moray eels are only found in specific regions, while others have a wider distribution. Species
Moray eels live several meters below the water surface where they are mostly concealed in alcoves and crevices. Although there are several species of moray eels living in brackish water, there are very few who live in freshwater.
Moray eels are cosmopolitan, found in tropical and temperate seas, although some species may be found in or occasionally enter freshwater (Nelson 1994). While the fierce-looking moray eels can strike fear in the hearts of those people in their environment, and their bite can be painful and cause infection, they tend to be shy and secretive.
Moray eels are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They are typically found in shallow, coastal environments, such as coral reefs and rocky shores, where they can hide among rocks and crevices.
Moray eels can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. The tend to live in warm tropical and subtropical waters, and are associated with coral reefs, but that can be found elsewhere.