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moray3

This moray eel is a juvenile-- about a foot long. Its teeth are intact compared to older morays. Moray eel teeth are noticably sharp and angled backward into the mouth for a better hold on prey.

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Identification: Gymnothorax
Location: Luzon Island, Philippines
Contributors: Jeffrey N. Jeffords
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Subjects: Subject Live Animal; Type Photo; Life Stages and Gender juvenile; Anatomy body parts teeth; Anatomy body parts eyes; Anatomy body parts mouth (buccal cavity); Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic

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