Gymnomuraena zebra Shaw 1797
formerly Echidna zebra

zebra eel

Gymnomuraena zebra, zebra eel

Zebra moray eels, Gymnomuraena zebra, are chocolate brown with narrow yellow bars. They have a blunt snout and pebble-like teeth for crushing prey such as crabs and molluscs.

 

Distribution widespread world wide, known in NW Australia and in Queensland as far south as Heron Is, a rare find at Julian Rocks
Depth  
Max size 1.5m
Family Muraenidae