Gymnothorax megaspilus Böhlke & Randall, 1995
Oman moray
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae
Max. size:  59.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 21 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from Juzor al Hallaniyat (Kuria Muria Islands), Oman and from Somalia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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