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Gymnothorax porphyreus (Guichenot, 1848) Lowfin moray |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 103.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | South Pacific: Subtropical waters from Lord Howe I. to South America. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Its coloration is mostly dark brown irregular blotches over a pale yellow background. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||