Dragon moray eels have fantastically coloured bodies with red, yellow, orange, black and white markings running the length of the body. Their colouration combined with their large size, gaping mouth full sharp teeth and spiked horns above their eyes make the dragon moray eel a truly menacing looking species. Wild specimens can be found in rocky outcrops and coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific to Hawaii, and as far north as southern Japan.

Dragon moray eels are bottom dwellers that inhabit rocky formations that they use both for housing and for hunting. Their keen sense of smell allows them to seek out prey in the dark caves and crevices in which they live.