Honeycomb Moray

Gymnothorax favagineus

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Gymnothorax
Species: Gymnothorax favagineus

The honeycomb moray (Gymnothorax favagineus) is a large moray covered in a striking honeycomb pattern of dark spots on a pale background. Also called the laced or tessellate moray, its pattern varies between individuals.

It can grow to over 2 m and feeds on fish, octopus and crustaceans. It is usually seen with its head out of a hole.

In the Philippines it is found on reef slopes and in large crevices.

Photo: Borja Fierro-Leva, CC BY 4.0, via iNaturalist