Weird Moray in Caribbean, St. Kitts

[jaybombs25]

Anyone have any idea what kind of moray this is? I found it in 10 feet of water on the Atlantic side of the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts. I don't think its a spotted moray, however, it may be a variant of it (most probably a juvenile), I'm not sure. Any Input would be appreciated. I was not able to get a good shot of it due to its location and also the surge in the area. But here are a few shots.

Thanks

 

[Larry C]

First Moray I've ever seen with it's mouth closed, naturally, but the markings look like a Purple Mouth Moray. I'm no Moray expert though, so hopefully someone who is can help. You might post it in the Critter ID forum.

 

[deco_martini]

Looks like a
http://hanks-place.com/andros/images/fish/purple-mouth-moray.jpg

 

[H2Andy]

the yellow eyes make me think it's a purplemouth moray too, and the "stripes" on the dorsal fin look right

 

[jaybombs25]

I too believe this may indeed be a purplemouth moray especially looking at a pic from the Reef Fish ID DVD where the markings look very similar. This is the first of its kind which I've seen through extensive diving in St. Kitts.

Thanks

 

[Rick Murchison]

Another vote for Purple Mouth Moray.
Rick