| Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Pacific Ocean: Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, and Kapingamarangi to Samoa and the Marquesan Islands; north to Taiwan. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Mottled species. Posterior nostril is greatly enlarged and surrounded by a crenulated rim. Fins are white-edged. |
| Occurs in crevices of surge channels and rugged wave-swept reefs. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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