Leopard Moray Eel
If you have ever pondered how a leopard would look underwater, your best bet
would be to take a look at the leopard moray eel. While nowhere near as large as
a leopard, the leopard moray eel does incorporate the tantalizing multicolor
pattern which can be found on a leopard. The leopard eel resides in the
Indo-Pacific ocean at various locations and depths. The Indo-Pacific ocean is a
popular destination for moray eels at it’s far warmer than nearby waters.
Leopard moray eels can be found at depths raging from three feet to nearly two
hundred feet. As many members of the moray species, the leopard moray finds home
in coral reefs, rocks, and miniature crevices. These types of homes are
especially appealing to leopard morays as they provide them with adequate
seclusion to appease their shy nature. In terms of food, leopard morays are
inclined to eat many of the things others in the moray family feast on. Among
these things are tiny fish, octopi, and crustaceans.
To hunt their pray, leopard morays take advantage of their powerful sense of
smell. Since their eyesight is poor and they tend to hunt at night, their sense
of smell is their only means of obtaining food. Leopard moray eels are typically
shorter in length than you average eel. The maximum length a leopard moray can
expect to attain is three feet. If you’re familiar with moray eels, you should
be able to tell that this is considerably short. Many moray eels average three
feet in height.
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