| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
99 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,400.0 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: southern Florida to Texas and Yucatan in Mexico, but most common west of Mississippi River Delta. |
| Diagnosis: |
Brown, with small yellow or white spots on body and lower half of fins (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Abundant in seagrass beds and banks from 10-19 m depth. Rarely found in bays; absent from coral reefs. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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