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Anarchias galapagensis (Seale, 1940) Hardtail moray |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Uropterygiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Considered one of the smallest morays in the world (Ref. 28023). Benthic on sand and between rocks. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||