Channomuraena vittata (Richardson, 1845)

Broadbanded moray

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Anguilliformes \| Muraenidae \| Uropterygiinae
Synonyms	Ichthyophis vittatus, Channomuraena vittatus, Gymnomuraena vittata, ... more
Common names	Banded creeping eel, Chinese moray, Double-ended moray, ... more

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Main reference

Böhlke, J.E. 1981. (Ref. 3254)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 150 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37816); common length : 80.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m (Ref. 5217), usually 7 - 37 m (Ref. 37816)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°N - 11°S

Circumtropical. Indian Ocean: Reunion and Mauritius (Ref. 33390) and Christmas Island. Western Pacific: Palau, and the Hawaiian Islands. Western Atlantic: Bermuda, Bahamas, and Caribbean Sea; may occur in southern Florida, USA and northwestern Gulf of Mexico (Ref. 7251). Reported from Bahia, Brazil (Ref. 57756). Eastern Atlantic: around oceanic islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. The small cranium, anterior position of the eyes, and enlarged lower jaw are unique.

A benthic species and solitary species (Ref. 26340) inhabiting outer reef slopes. Occurs under ledges and in holes of reef slopes (Ref. 37816). Has the habit of puffing its head like a cobra when approached (Ref. 37816). Secretive and nocturnal (Ref. 48635). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (68 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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