Chlopsidae (False morays) |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to Bahia in Brazil. |
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Inhabits sandy areas and seagrass beds, usually bathed by clear, oceanic waters. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates (Ref. 42064). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Type locality, St. Croix. Caught in Manning Bay Lagoon. Grows to 20 cm (Ref. 26180). |
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