Gymnothorax porphyreus (Guichenot, 1848) Lowfin moray |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
Max. size: | 103.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | South Pacific: Subtropical waters from Lord Howe I. to South America. | |||
Diagnosis: | Its coloration is mostly dark brown irregular blotches over a pale yellow background. | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |