Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
Max. size: |
91 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 124 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits shallow seaward reefs to over 30 m. Common in holes or crevices at the base of corals or rocks (Ref. 9710). Benthic (Ref. 58302). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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