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Family Muraenidae

Moray Eels

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Gymnothorax albimarginatus

Outer Fish Hole, Midway Atoll, 60 feet

 

Angel Ledge, Midway Atoll, 80 feet

Water Barge, Midway Atoll, 15 feet

 WHITEMARGINED MORAY    Heri Shiro Utsubo

Rare at scuba depths but not uncommon at Midway.  Tan with white fin margin, mouth, and dimples.  Teeth are finely serrated and bite contains a venom.  Attains 40 inches.  Scattered locations from Japan to New Caledonia & Tahiti.  Formerly known as Gymnothorax hepaticus.