| Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| 22.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: known only from the type locality, Aliwal Shoal, off the coast of South Africa. |
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Vertebrae: 147-148. Moderately elongate moray with color pattern of white spots on a dark brown background, spots becoming smaller and more closely spaced on head. Jaws arched, mouth not entirely closing. Intermaxillary teeth in five rows; maxillary teeth triserial; mandibular teeth biserial (Ref. 50539). |
| Maximum length based on largest immature specimen (Ref. 50539). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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