Species guide
How to catch Purplemouth moray
Gymnothorax vicinus
saltwaterMuraenidae
The Purplemouth moray is an eel-like fish found in rocky reefs and clear waters. It is a solitary, nocturnal predator feeding mainly on fish. This species can reach up to 1.3 meters in length and prefers deeper waters up to 145 meters.
Where they live
Found in rocky shores and reefs with clear water in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and nearby North American saltwaters. Typically inhabits benthic zones up to 145 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 132 cm
What they eat
- fish
- wrasses
- squirrelfish
- moray eels
- crabs
Best baits
- small fish
- shrimp
- crab pieces
Best lures
- soft plastic eel imitations
- jigs
- small swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- bait fishing
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