| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
91.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand, Kermadec Island and southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Stays in holes and crevices. Feeds mainly on crabs and fish (Ref. 26966). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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