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Classification, identification, aquarium care and more profile information to learn about "true" saltwater Moray Eels, as well as Freshwater and Other Species.
Moray Eels - Species Profiles Index
Just click on the individual saltwater Moray Eel pictures shown here to read aquarium care and more profile information about each species listed.
Freshwater VS Saltwater Moray Eels
In reply to the many emails received asking the question, Can Moray Eels Live in Freshwater?, your About Guides Debbie and Stan address the common problem of misidentifying "true" saltwater Moray Eels, in particular the Snowflake species, as so-called freshwater Eels.
Freshwater VS Saltwater Moray Eels Revisited
This article by your About Guides Debbie and Stan is a follow-up on their initital article (above) that discusses so-called "true" freshwater Moray Eels, because yes, some DO live in fresh, brackish, and/or saltwater environments. Learn about these Moray Eels and how to identify them.
Fresh/Brackish/Saltwater Moray Eel Species List
Compiled by your About Guides Debbie and Stan, here is a quick reference list of true Moray Eels of the Family Muraenidae that not only live in saltwater but can inhabit fresh and brackish waters as well, and may often cross over between them.
Dragon Eel Profile
A picture with aquarium care and more profile information about the Dragon Eel (Enchelycore pardalis, formerly Muraena pardalis) found only in the waters of Hawaii and other related islands.
Snowflake Eel Profile
View pictures, read aquarium care and other profile information to learn about the Snowflake Eel (Echidna nebulosa).
Zebra Eel Profile
One of the most docile of true saltwater morays, here can view a picture of the Zebra Eel and read identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding and more aquarium care profile information about the Gymnomuraena zebra, formerly Echidna zebra species moray eel.
Anguilliformes Order Summary
Containing all Eels and Morays, from the fishbase.org database here is a brief taxonomic and anatomic summary on fish of the Order Anguilliformes.
Anguilliformes Order Taxonomic List
From the Alien Travel Guides Web site, containing all Eels and Morays, here is a simple taxonomic list of the Order Anguilliformes broken down into the 4 Suborders and the 19 Families contained within them.
Dragon Moray Eel Profile
Readable in a choice of text formats, here is a complete profile on the Dragon Moray Eel from the Waikiki Aquarium Marine Life Profiles - Vertebrates - Reef Fish Index.
Green Moray Eel Profile
From the Australian Museum Online - Fish In Focus Index, this Moray Eel Profile not only discusses in great detail the Green Moray Eel (Gymnothorax prasinus), but it refers to other species as well and includes many photos.
Marine Eel Profiles
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, an overall profile about Moray Eels in the Family Muraenidae that has individual photos and extended profiles on various species shown, including the Banded Snake Eel in the Family Ophichthidae.
Moray Eel Articles & FAQs
From WetWebMedia, starting with this profile on The Moray Eels - Family Muraenidae Pt. 1 by Robert Fenner, from here you can select any number of articles and FAQs by Robert to learn all about Moray Eels, as well as a few other non-moray species. Lots of photos included.
Moray Eel Disease FAQs
From WetWebMedia, from ich, to bacterial infections, to leeches and more, email formatted discussions with Robert Fenner where he provides answers to many aquarists questions about their sick and diseased Moray Eels.
Moray Eel Family Summary
From the fishbase.org database, an overall summary with taxonomic and other resource information on the Family Muraenidae - Moray Eels.
Moray Eel Forum
From the Aquarium Hobbyist Forum Topics, a discussion board where you can look for answers or post your questions about saltwater Moray Eels. Various threads are included here about Freshwater species too.
Moray Eels - Family Muraenidae Profile
Readable in a choice of text formats, a complete Moray Eels - Family Muraenidae profile from the Waikiki Aquarium Marine Life Profiles - Vertebrates - Reef Fish Index.
Moray Eels Family List of Nominal Species
From the fishbase.org database, a list of nominal species and present allocation names of Moray Eels of the Muraenidae family. Click on any allocation name for a profile, most of which include a photo or two.
Zebra & Snowflake Moray Eel Profiles
Readable in a choice of text formats, here are complete profiles on the Zebra and Snowflake Moray Eel from the Waikiki Aquarium Marine Life Profiles - Vertebrates - Reef Fish Index.
Zebra Moray Eel FAQs
From WetWebMedia, Robert Fenner's discussions with aquarists about the Zebra Moray Eel (Gymnomuraena zebra).
Zebra Moray Eel Profile
From WetWebMedia, Robert Fenner details the characteristics and care of the Zebra Moray Eel, (Gymnomuraena zebra), a species he deems as having desirable moray traits.

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