Gymnothorax Javanicus Collection

Two scuba divers, giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) with open mouth, and coral reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) opening its mouth to breathe, at night on the barge wreck, Gubal Island, northern Red Sea

RF - Giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) with mouth open, looming out of a crevice in coral reef at night, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea

Giant moray eel swimming out of its hole on the reef, Maldives
Giant moray eel swimming out of its hole on the reef, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

Giant moray eel and cleaner wrasse, Maldives
Giant moray eel and cleaner wrasse, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

Pair of giant moray eels in hole with cleaner shrimp, Maldives
Pair of giant moray eels in hole with cleaner shrimp, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

Giant Moray -Gymnothorax javanicus-, Red Sea, Egypt

Giant moray -Gymnothorax javanicus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Boxer shrimp cleaning in mouth of eel
A banded boxer shrimp, Stenopus hispidus, in giant moray eels mouth. Although this looks risky, the eel knows not to eat the shrimp as it is important in keeping the eel clean and parasite free

Moray eel being cleaned by wrasse
A giant moray eel, Gymnothorax javanicus, with a cleaner wrasse feeding between its teeth. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a giant moray eel
Portrait of a giant moray, Gymnothorax javanicus. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, Asia

Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) with a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). Giant morays are the largest of the moray eels and are widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region

Giant moray eel and cleaner wrasse
Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) with a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus, by eels mouth). Cleaner wrasses remove parasites from the bodies of other fish

Giant Moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) with cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) with corals and sand
Len Deeley / SplashdownDirect

Giant oray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus), with cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) in mouth, coral background
Len Deeley / SplashdownDirect

Giant moray, Gymnothorax javanicus, free swimming next to fish, Kona, Big Island, Hawaii, USA
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Giant moray, Gymnothorax javanicus, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

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"Discover the Enigmatic Gymnothorax Javanicus in the Depths of the Red Sea" Embark on an underwater adventure as two scuba divers explore the mesmerizing coral reef of Ras Mohammed National Park, located in the stunning Red Sea. Amidst this vibrant ecosystem, a magnificent creature emerges from a crevice - it's the giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus), with its mouth wide open, revealing rows of sharp teeth. Captured at night in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, this captivating image showcases the eerie beauty of this elusive species. The giant moray eel gracefully glides out into view, its powerful presence accentuated by its gaping mouth and sleek body. This nocturnal predator relies on opening its mouth to breathe while hunting for prey amidst the wreckage of a sunken barge. Venturing further into these azure waters brings us to another encounter with this enigmatic creature. In Maldives' pristine reefs, we witness a pair of giant moray eels residing within their holes alongside cleaner shrimp and wrasse fish. These fascinating symbiotic relationships demonstrate nature's delicate balance as these tiny creatures help keep their formidable host clean and free from parasites. The Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) is truly a sight to behold - an apex predator that commands respect and awe. Its striking appearance captivates both divers and photographers alike who seek to capture its essence through breathtaking portraits. As we delve deeper into our understanding of marine life diversity across Africa's North African coast, we cannot overlook this iconic species found along Egypt's Red Sea shores. With every encounter comes admiration for their resilience and adaptability within their coral reef homes. Witnessing a boxer shrimp fearlessly cleaning inside the intimidating jaws of a moray eel reminds us that even within nature's most fearsome creatures lies intricate cooperation between different species.