Slenderjaw Moray
NameSlenderjaw Moray
Scientific NameGymnothorax phasmatodes
Common NamesSlenderjaw Moray, Slenderjaw Moray Eel
FamilyMuraenidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)35
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Slenderjaw Moray is a predatory marine eel found in the Indo-Pacific, characterized by its elongated body and sharp, slender jaws. It requires a very large, well-established saltwater aquarium with numerous secure hiding places. This species is highly aggressive and should be kept in a species-specific tank or with only very large, robust tankmates it cannot consume.
