| Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range - 25 m |
| Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Tuamoto Islands and Fiji (Ref 001602); Philippines, south to Australia (Ref 90102). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0; Vertebrae: 112-122. Pale brown, evenly marked with round, dark brown spots (Ref. 3257). Dorsal fin begins far from the head, closer to the anus. Teeth short and conical.
Description: Characterized by body depth at gill opening 14-20 in TL; no canines (Ref. 90102). |
| Occurs among corals and rubble of seaward reefs. Very secretive (Ref. 9710, 75154). Benthic at 1-22 m (Ref. 58302, 75154). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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