Hookjaw moray

The hookjaw moray, bowmouth moray, or Bayer's moray (Enchelycore bayeri) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae. It is found throughout the Indo-Pacific as well as in the Red Sea.

Like other members of the genus, the hookjaw sports curved jaws and rows of large, dagger-like teeth. Reaching 70 cm in total length, it is one of the smaller members of the genus Enchelycore. It is a secretive inhabitant of reefs, usually at depths below 20 m but occasionally down to 61 m.