| Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| 91 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m |
| Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru. |
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| Lives between rocks, boulder strewn areas and walls. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses during the day; forage in the open at night. Constantly opens and closes its mouth-an action required for respiration-not a threat (Ref. 5227). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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