Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Spotted Moray Eel

Gymnothorax moringa

Sighting evidence at Pillars of Hercules, Antigua and Barbuda

Large spotted morays occupy crevices throughout the pillar formations, emerging to hunt silversides that condense in the cave entrances during mid-water aggregations. They play a key predator role in controlling small fish populations within confined cave habitats. Divers regularly observe cleaning behaviour at shrimp stations just inside the cave mouths.

Evidence at this site

2 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Jan 2024

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Spotted Moray Eel

Evidence at this site

Also seen at other sites