| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 36 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Lives in rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses during day; forage in the open at night. Constantly opens and closes its mouth--an action required for respiration, not a threat (Ref. 5227). May occasionally wander into open sandy areas about 10-20 m from cover. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and fishes and are highly responsive to stimuli emanating from wounded or distressed prey at distances exceeding 20 m (Ref. 28023). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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