Moray Eels
Moray eels are very common in Hawaii, if you look closely you will see many. Studies have suggested that the number of moray eels living on the reef outweighs all the other reef fish combined. The biggest moray you are likely to see here is the yellowmargined moray. Snowflake morays are common to see out and about searching under stones for crabs and other invertebrates. Whitemouth morays can often be seen sticking their heads out of the coral. Peppered eels seem to prefer lagoons or shallow reefs. Night snorkeling is one of the best ways to observe these predators in action.
Dwarf moray showing off its baby blue eyes.
Dwarf moray in defense posture.
Whitemouth moray
Whitemouth moray (juvenile)
Yellowmargined moray
Yellowmargined moray (juvenile showing yellowmargined fin)
Stout moray
Stout moray
Tiger snake moray
Whitemouth moray (yellow phase)
Viper moray
Viper moray and Hawaiian swimming crab sharing a cave.
Snowflake moray
Peppered moray
Undulated moray
Undulated moray on the move.
Undulated moray with peppered eel looking on.
Yellowhead moray (showing striped pattern vs the undulated moray above).
Yellowhead moray in hunting position at night.Undulated moray showing beautiful pattern.
Yellowhead moray smile.
Dragon moray.
Zebra moray
Zebra moray.