Family: |
Chlopsidae (False morays) |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to Bahia in Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sandy areas and seagrass beds, usually bathed by clear, oceanic waters. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates (Ref. 42064). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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