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Gymnothorax dovii (Günther, 1870) Finespotted moray |
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photo by
Danna, P. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 170 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 36 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. Also in the Gulf of California (Ref. 35581). | |||
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| Biology: | Benthic between rocks and on sand and mud substrates. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses. Constantly opens and closes its mouth--an action required for respiration, not a threat (Ref. 5227). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||