| Family: |
Moringuidae (Worm or spaghetti eels) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Madagascar to Fiji (Ref. 90102); north to Japan (Ref. 41282); south to , Indonesia (Ref. 45255). |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 148-148. Description: Characterized by its enlarged eyes; well developed pectoral fin, length 6-7 in HL; body bicolored, upper portion of head and sides are dark grey, and silvery white below; body depth 60-90 in TL; head length 12-16 in TL; 90-95 lateral-line pores anterior to anus (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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