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Definition of tiger moray

tiger moray

Plural:tiger morays
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A marine species of moray eel (such as Enchelycore anatina) characterized by an elongated body with vivid yellow and dark brown or black patterns resembling tiger stripes, typically found inhabiting rocky crevices and coral reefs in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

Example

"While scuba diving near the Canary Islands, the marine biology students spotted a brightly patterned tiger moray peering out from a rocky crevice."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger moray. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger-moray
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