| Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| 120 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 60 m |
| Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru (Ref. 35581) and the Galapagos Islands. |
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| Inhabits deep, rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses. Constantly opens and closes its mouth, an action required for respiration, not a threat (Ref. 5227). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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