| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 107 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. Reported from Chile (Ref. 9068). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in the intertidal zone up to 20 m in depth. Inhabits rocky, crevice-rich and reef habitats. Feeds mainly on fishes and crustaceans like crabs, lobsters and shrimps (Ref. 28023). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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