Green Moray Eels (Gymnothorax funebris), These eels can grow to impressive lengths, reaching up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) or more. Despite their length, they have relatively small eyes.
Possessing a set of sharp teeth, Green Moray Eels are formidable predators. They use their teeth to grasp and restrain prey, which typically includes fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods.
Green Moray Eels are nocturnal hunters, preferring to venture out of their hiding spots at night to actively search for prey. Their keen sense of smell helps them locate food in the dark.
These eels employ a unique hunting strategy known as “pharyngeal jaw protrusion.” They can extend their jaw forward and grab prey without having to leave their hiding places in coral reefs or rocky crevices.
A drawing illustrating the workings of pharyngeal jaw protrusion
Type
Fish
What do they eat?
Fish, Crab, Shrimp, Octopus and Squid.
Size
Maximum of 8 feet
Water Type
Tropical
Where are we?
Western Atlantic Ocean