| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
29.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 17 m |
| Distribution: |
West Indian Ocean: from the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Socotra Archipelago |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 114-120. This species is distinguished by the following characters: small size, less than about 30.0 cm TL; with dorsal-fin origin before gill opening; maxillary teeth are biserial; branchial pores 2; total vertebrae is 114-120. Colouration: body plain brown, with dark grooves on throat and posterior part of head; tail at tip is dark yellow, becoming uniform brown in large adults (Ref. 132087). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal coral habitats, deep in crevices and is very rarely seen at night (Ref. 132087). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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