| Family: |
Chlopsidae (False morays) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 45 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Rowley Shoals, Western Australia east to Samoa, north to Philippines (Ref 90102). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Shorter pectoral fins than other Micronesian Kaupichthys.
Description: Characterized by its uniform greyish brown color; small pectoral fins, shorter than eye diameter; greatest body depth 24-28 in TL; snout to dorsal-fin origin 6.9-7.5; snout to anus about 3.0-3.2 in TL; HL 7.3-7.9 in TL; snout length of 4.5-4.9 in HL; depressed snout, about as broad as long; large eye over posterior part of gape, 1.5-1.8 in snout length; slightly projecting upper jaw; small, multiserial conical teeth on both upper and lower jaws; two widely separated rows of vomerine teeth (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in seaward and lagoon reefs to a depth of at least 43 m in areas of mixed coral and sand. Also found in reef crevices in about 6-45 m (Ref 90102). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 86942. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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