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Welcome To The Oceans Moray Eels Exhibit at The Indianapolis
Zoo in Indianapolis, Indiana. I hope you enjoy these Photos and the Information about the Eels! Please come back often and
bring your Family and Friends with you so they too can enjoy these Photos!
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!!!!
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MORAY EELS
Moray Eels are Large Cosmopolitan Eels of the Family Muraenidae.
There are approximately 200 Species in 15 Genera. The typical length for a Moray is 1.5m (5
Feet), with the largest being the Slender Giant Moray, Strophidan Sathete, at up to 4m (13 Feet). Oceans features two of the
most interesting of the Moray Species-the Green Moray and the Purplemouth Moray.
Moray Eels frequent Tropical and Subtropical Coral Reefs to Depths of 200m, where they spend
most of their time concealed inside Crevices and Alcoves. They secrete a Protective Mucus over their Scaleless Skin which
contains a Toxin in some Species. Their Small Circular Gills, located on the Flanks Far Posterior to the Mouth, require the
Moray Eel to maintain a gape in order to facilitate Respiration.
The Dorsal Fin extends from just behind the Head, along the Back and joins seamlessly with
the Caudal and Anal Fin. Most Species lack Pectoral and Pelvic Fins, adding to their Snake-like Appearance. Their Eyes are
rather small; Morays rely on their highly developed Sense of Smell, lying in wait to ambush Prey.
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PURPLEMOUTH MORAY EEL
Their Bodies are patterned, Camouflage also being present inside the Mouth. Their Jaws are
wide, with a Snout that protrudes forward. They possess Large Teeth, designed to tear Flesh as opposed to Holding or Chewing.
They are capable of inflicting Serious Wounds to Humans.
Morays are Carnivorous and Feed primarily on other Fish.
Cephalopods, Mollucks, and Crustaceans. Groupers, other Moray Eels, and Barracudas are among
their few Predators. There is a Commercial Fishery for several Species, but some have been known to cause Ciguatera Fish Poisoning.
Morays hide in crevices in the Reefs, and wait until their Prey is close enough for Capture. They then jump out and clamp
the Prey in their Strong Jaws.
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