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Gymnothorax prasinus (Richardson, 1848) Yellow moray |
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photo by
Schulz, S. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 91.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand, Kermadec Island and southern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Stays in holes and crevices. Feeds mainly on crabs and fish (Ref. 26966). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||