| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
130 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Algoa Bay, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 135-137. Pale brown with irregular, light spots anteriorly, larger and more rounded on tail and in young. Corner of mouth and gill opening dusky. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits crevices (Ref. 5503). Minimum depth based of 20m (Ref. 81209). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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