Quick facts
Latin name – Gymnothorax 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.
Related Fish Guides
This species is included in our Reef Fishes of the Coral Triangle featuring reef fish photographed in their natural environment.