Here’s a cool fact: moray eels actually have two sets of jaws. The first is the primary set located in their skull, and the second is what’s known as a pharyngeal jaw that rests farther back in their throat. They use their second set of jaws to latch onto prey and pull it down their throat!
Scientific Name: Family Muraenidae
Characteristics: Moray eels vary greatly in size; the Snyder’s moray is only about 12.5 cm long, whereas the slender giant moray can exceed 4 m in length. Can you tell what kind of species this hand painted figurine is by examining its size and physical characteristics?
Size and Color: Measuring 22.8 cm long and 10.2 cm wide, this figurine is a touch longer and wider than a 500ml water bottle resting on its side. While this moray eel is lime green, they can come in many different colors depending on the species.