Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
This moray eel is one of the most massive eels in Polynesia.
Photo: John Hoover
Gymnothorax javanicus
It is a rather nocturnal animal that will exit its hideout to chase interesting prey.
Photo: Tetiaroa Society
Gymnothorax javanicus
It eats fish, crabs, and squid.
Photo: Bernard Dupont
Tahitian names
Puhi rauti
Interesting facts
This moray eel is one of the most massive eels in Polynesia. We can find it on the external slope up to 165 feet everywhere in the lagoon. It is a rather nocturnal animal that will exit its hideout to chase interesting prey. It is a common specie in our waters, and a frequent carrier of ciguatera. It eats fish, crabs, and squid.
sources & credits
- Guide des poissons de Tahiti et ses îles, Indo-Pacific Fish conference Tahiti 2017, P. Bachet, T. Zysman, Y. Lefèvre, Au vent des îles
- DORIS - Gymnothorax javanicus
- FishBase - Gymnothorax javanicus