Gymnothorax afer Bloch, 1795 Dark moray |
photo by
Freitas, R. |
Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
Max. size: | 100 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; brackish; depth range 10 - 45 m, amphidromous | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania to Cape Frio, Namibia. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits rocky bottoms (Ref. 2683). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |