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Gymnothorax berndti Snyder, 1904 Y-patterned moray |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 100 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 303 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Maldives (Ref. 11303) and Mauritius (Ref. 58078). Pacific Ocean: Taiwan to New Zealand, east to Hawaii. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pale grey color with y-patterns along entire body (Ref. 30404). | |||
| Biology: | Benthic (Ref. 58302). Rare species (Ref. 30404). Prefers rock and sponge areas (Ref. 30404). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30404. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||