| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Uropterygiinae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Considered one of the smallest morays in the world (Ref. 28023). Benthic on sand and between rocks. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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