| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
22.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 16 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: small, moderately robust moray with body length noticeably greater than tail length; dorsal fin origin is about level with the gill opening; total vertebral count very low, 101-103. Colouration: in life pale yellow with brown reticulated network and prominent brown banding on dorsal and anal fins, more intense posteriorly (Ref. 123128). |
| Biology: |
The type specimens were captured at night on a sand-rubble bottom adjacent to coral reef at a depth of 16 m (Ref. 123128). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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