Gymnothorax ypsilon Hatooka & Randall, 1992
Y-bar moray
Gymnothorax ypsilon
photo by Chen, H.M./Loh, K.H.

Family:  Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae
Max. size:  89 cm TL (male/unsexed); 77.6 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 110 - 185 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:  Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 151-154; Vertebrae: 141-153. A species of Gymnothorax of moderate length. Dorsal fin moderately high, its origin before gill opening. Anus before mid-body. Jaw teeth sharp and uniserial. Body creamy light brown with 26-35 distinct, narrow, dark crossbars extending onto fins (some bars on most specimens Y-shaped). Anterior part of head uniformly light brown. Anal fin with a white margin (Ref. 10659). MVF 5-56-149 (Ref. 35990).
Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 58302). Minimum depth from Ref. 106682.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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