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Definition of green moray eel

green moray eel

Plural:green moray eels
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A large, heavy-bodied species of moray eel (family Muraenidae) native to the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, distinguished by a uniform green appearance that is actually created by a yellowish mucus layer covering its dark blue skin.

Example

"While scuba diving near the coral reef, we observed a massive green moray eel extending its head from a rocky crevice."

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Green moray eel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/green%20moray%20eel
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