| Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| 89 cm TL (male/unsexed); 77.6 cm TL (female) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 110 - 185 m |
| Pacific Ocean: southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands. |
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Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 151-154; Vertebrae: 141-153. A species of Gymnothorax of moderate length. Dorsal fin moderately high, its origin before gill opening. Anus before mid-body. Jaw teeth sharp and uniserial. Body creamy light brown with 26-35 distinct, narrow, dark crossbars extending onto fins (some bars on most specimens Y-shaped). Anterior part of head uniformly light brown. Anal fin with a white margin (Ref. 10659). MVF 5-56-149 (Ref. 35990). |
| Benthic (Ref. 58302). Minimum depth from Ref. 106682. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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