Purplemouth Moray

Purplemouth Moray
Name: Purplemouth Moray
Scientific Name: Gymnothorax vicinus
Family: Morays
Taxonomic: Muraenidae
ID Group: Eels
Size: 1.5 - 3 ft.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Moray has a dark brown or gray body that may have a fine speckled pattern or appear nearly uniform in color. Its eye is bright yellow-gold, and the inside of its mouth has shades of lavender and purple.