| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Uropterygiinae |
| Max. size: |
62 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 56 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Line, Marquesan, and Society islands, north to the Mariana (Ref. 33390) and Marshall islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 120-121. Mottled brown with prominent white specks especially on the head (Ref. 3257).
Description: Characterized by body depth at gill opening 25-30 in TL; rudimentary fins; anus anterior to middle of body; gill opening on upper third of side; slender and sharp jaw teeth in two rows, longer inner teeth (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in crevices of shallow reefs, as well as drop-offs (Ref. 1602). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 86942. |
| 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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