| Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| 38.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
| Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa (Ref. 33390) to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyu and Hawaiian islands, south to Australia. Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama (Ref. 9324) and the Galapagos (Ref. 2334). |
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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: 109-117. Dark brown with irregular dark spots anteriorly, interspersed with lighter granulations that form diffuse crossbars on the tail.
Description: Characterized by Light brown color on head and front of body; dark brown over remainder of body, small black spots, white flecks; fin margins yellow; body depth at gill opening about 11-16 in TL; origin of dorsal fin anterior to gill opening; anus at about middle of body; five rows of canine teeth across front of upper jaw; two rows of teeth on each side of upper jaw; lower jaw with two rows of teeth in front, larger teeth in inner row (Ref. 90102). |
| Occurs in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, primarily found in the surge zone (Ref. 9710). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Lives between rocks and corals. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from Rowley Shoals, W.A. and Lizard Is. To Capricorn Group, Qld. (Ref. 7300). Reported from the Coral Sea Islands Territory and Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Ref. 75154). Also Ref. 2334, 33390. Also found in Queensland and Northwest Shelf (Ref. 90102). |
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