FamilyMuraenidaeAlso known asLeopard moray eel, Hawaiian dragon morayDescriptionThe dragon moray eel is one of the most ornate and distinctive morays, featuring a yellow-orange to golden body covered with black spots and vivid blue-outlined markings. It has dramatically curved, non-closing jaws with visible teeth and distinctive tubular nostrils rimmed in blue. It is a nocturnal predator feeding primarily on fish and crustaceans.HabitatFound in Indo-Pacific reef environments, typically in rocky or coral reef crevices at depths of 1–50 meters. Range includes Hawaii, Japan, and throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific.Conservation statusLeast ConcernNotesExcellent close-up shot showing the characteristic blue-edged markings, tubular anterior nostril, and spotted golden body pattern clearly. Only the anterior portion of the eel is visible; the body extends into the reef crevice. The distinctive patterning makes species-level identification confident.Creatures detected4 in frame- Dragon moray eelfish
- encrusting coralline algae / reef encrustationplant_algae
- yellow colonial tunicate or yellow spongeinvertebrate
- pink/red encrusting spongeinvertebrate
