Black edge moray eel
Gymnothorax saxicola
Neptune’s rating:
48- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessResilient
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginEastern Atlantic: Morocco To Angola, Including Cape Verde, The Azores, Madeira, And The Canary Islands
- pH7.5 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyModerately Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Black edge moray eel
The Black edge moray eel (Gymnothorax saxicola) is a marine species known for its striking appearance, characterized by a predominantly brown color with distinctive black edges on its dorsal fin. Originating from the Indo-Pacific region, it typically dwells among reefs. This moray eel exhibits a sleek, elongated body typical of its family. Despite its captivating looks, it is not notably popular or widespread in the aquarium hobby, likely due to its size, care requirements, and temperament.