Yellowhead moray eel
Gymnothorax fimbriatus
Neptune’s rating:
44- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish400 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH7.5 - 8.1
- 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 Yellowhead moray eel
The Yellowhead moray eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) is a marine fish characterized by its distinctive yellow head, transitioning to a brown or olive body with fine, dark speckling. It originates from the Indo-Pacific region. This species can be recognized by its elongated body and the typical moray eel appearance of a wide mouth and sharp teeth. It is not particularly well-known or common in the aquarium hobby, primarily due to its size and specific care requirements.