Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
Sighting evidence at Sea Tiger Wreck, Oahu

Photo: David R · CC BY-NC
Giant morays occupy the Sea Tiger's interior cavities, their heads protruding from corroded porthole openings as they continuously cycle water across gill-breathing surfaces. These apex ambush predators maintain territories within the wreck's structure and are cleaned by small wrasse that remove parasites, illustrating a classic mutualistic relationship common on Hawaiian artificial reefs.
Evidence at this site
1 record within 25 km
Confidence: low
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