Quick facts

Latin nameGymnothorax griseus

Size: 65 cm

Habitat: coral reefs, rocky crevices, lagoons

Distribution: Red Sea to Seychelles

Grey morays are nocturnal reef predators commonly found hiding in crevices and holes during the day. Multiple individuals may occasionally share the same shelter, with only their heads protruding from the entrance while monitoring the surroundings.

Several grey morays protruding from reef crevice

Related Fish Guides

This species is included in our Reef Fishes of the Coral Triangle featuring reef fish photographed in their natural environment.