Siderea thyrsoidea Richardson 1845

white eyed moray, freckled moray

Siderea thyrsoidea, white eyed moray, freckled moray

The White Eyed Moray, Siderea thyrsoidea, is easily recognised by its bright, white eyes.

Siderea thyrsoidea, white eyed moray, freckled moray

These are quite common at Julian Rocks, usually only the head is seen poking out from a crevice. It is quite unusual to see the entire animal.

 Siderea thyrsoidea, white eyed moray, freckled moray

The head is dark brown or grey and the body is lighter and mottled.

Family =  Muraenidae - moray eels Distribution =  northern Australia, Exmouth to Sydney Max size =  40cms