| Moringuidae (Worm or spaghetti eels) |
| 140 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Easter Island, north to the Ryukyus, south to Australia. Throughout Micronesia (Ref. 1602). |
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Vertebrae: 115-125. Description: Characterized by its yellow to dusky orange color, grading to white ventrally; pectoral fins reduced to vistigial flaps; body depth 49-63 in TL; HL 13-15 in TL; around 73 lateral-line pores anterior to anus (Ref. 90102). |
| Benthic (Ref. 58302). Burrowing species (Ref. 7300). Inhabits sandy areas. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 86942. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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