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Family Muraenidae

Moray Eels

HAWAII

Enchelynassa canina

Outer Reef, Sandy Beach, Oahu, 50 feet

 VIPER MORAY    PUHI KAUILA

Rare at scuba depths.  Dark brown with strongly curved jaws, large teeth and nostrils.  Quite shy when observed during rest.  Attains 5 feet.  Scattered locations from Mauritius to the Tropical Eastern Pacific.