Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Samoa and the Hawaiian Islands (?), north to southern Japan; Ifaluk and Guam in Micronesia. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Distinguished from other Gymnothorax by their high dorsal fin and plain brownish coloration with light margins on the fins. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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