Banana eels, also known as golden moray eels or yellow moray eels, are a species of moray eel commonly found in the warm, tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around coral reefs. Their scientific name is Gymnothorax miliaris. They are called “banana eels” because of their bright yellow or golden color, which resembles a ripe banana. This vibrant coloration…
Moray eels, with their sinuous bodies and menacing appearance, are captivating denizens of the ocean’s depths. These elongated creatures, belonging to the family Muraenidae, are renowned for their serpentine-like movements and formidable set of teeth. They inhabit tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, lurking within crevices and coral reefs, often concealed from view until they emerge to hunt. With their keen…