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Moringua bicolor Kaup, 1856 Bicolor spaghetti eel |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Moringuidae (Worm or spaghetti eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Madagascar to Fiji (Ref. 90102); north to Japan (Ref. 41282); south to , Indonesia (Ref. 45255). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 148-148. Description: Characterized by its enlarged eyes; well developed pectoral fin, length 6-7 in HL; body bicolored, upper portion of head and sides are dark grey, and silvery white below; body depth 60-90 in TL; head length 12-16 in TL; 90-95 lateral-line pores anterior to anus (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||