| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
50.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); 44.2 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 81 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines and Gulf of Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 124-127. Description: Characterized by white to pale yellow color; 13-14 dark brown bars extending onto dorsal and anal fins; brown spots on head and in pale interspaces on body; body depth at gill opening 14-20; origin of dorsal fin above or slightly anterior to gill opening; anus anterior to middle of body; preanal length 2.2-2.3 in TL; short and conical snout, rounded anterior profile; single row of teeth on side of upper jaw (smaller individuals with inner row of 1-3 large teeth); finely serrate teeth on basal half (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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