Five species of moray eel are found around
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Mosaic moray eel In New Zealand, restricted to the east coast of Northland. Also found in south eastern Australia. |
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Grey moray eel Restricted to the east coast of Northland. Also found at the Kermadec Islands and Norfolk Island. |
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Speckled moray eel Restricted to the Northland east coast down to the Bay of Plenty. Also found in southern Australia. |
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Yellow moray eel Restricted from the Northland east coast south to the Bay of Plenty. Probably more commonly seen by divers than any other moray species. Also found in southern Australia where it is known as the green moray. |
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Mottled moray eel In New Zealand, restricted to the east coast of Northland. Also found around Australia where it is known as the saw-tooth moray. |
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Several further species are found at the Kermadec Islands located 1000 km to the north east of the New Zealand mainland. |
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White-eyed moray eel Also found on the east coast of Australia. Also known as . |
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Unknown species. |
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