Gymnothorax phalarus Bussing, 1998
Gymnothorax phalarus
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae
Max. size:  92.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 23 - 339 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Peru.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Vertebrae: 138-144. Medium to dark brown coloration overlain with white dots becoming larger posteriorly; jaw teeth uniserial and serrate; one or two vomerine teeth in adults; four infraorbital pores; mean vertebral formula 6-58-140.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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