Movie: Muraenid leptocephalus off Kona, Hawaii

A muraenid (moray eels) leptocephalus filmed at a depth of 14 m, approximately 5 km off Kona, Hawaii.

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© Matthew D'Avella
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Matthew D'Avella

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Moray eel leptocephali have no large pigment spots (chromatophores), and simply appear transparent.

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Tags fishes, ichthyology, Muraenid, leptocephalus, movies, Muraenidae,