| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
91 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,090.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Straits of Florida in USA and Gulf of Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Large, greenish brown with white ocellated spots that are small on head and anterior, becoming larger and fewer posteriorly (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits offshore banks. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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