Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Uropterygiinae |
Max. size: |
56 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Panama, including the Galapagos Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Benthic on sand and between rocks (Ref. 9324). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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