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Gymnothorax polygonius Poey, 1875 Polygon moray |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 98 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Madeira and Cape Verde. Western Central Atlantic. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in coastal waters in rocky habitats. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||