Yellow-edge Moray illustration
Species

Yellow-edge Moray

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
Tier 5Eating4/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints80–130 cm (max 200 cm) typical

Overview: about yellow-edge moray

Large reef moray of northern Australian coral reef, occasional nuisance bycatch on bait. Powerful biting jaws — handle carefully. Mostly released; some ciguatera risk.

Biology: Yellow-edge Moray size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Reef
Typical size
80–130 cm (max 200 cm)
Weight
2–15 kg
Depth range
3–150 m
Diet
fish, crustaceans, cephalopods
Most active
nocturnal
Global range
Indo-Pacific

How to target: Yellow-edge Moray angling strategies

Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • incidental on bait

Safety & handling

Ciguatera risk: highAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
In the same waters
  • serious biting jaws

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