Gymnothorax enigmaticus McCosker & Randall, 1982

Enigmatic moray

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Anguilliformes \| Muraenidae \| Muraeninae
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Common names	Tiger moray, Pusi, Shima-utsubo, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 58.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1602)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa (Ref. 33390) and the Gulf of Aden to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0; Vertebrae: 128 - 131. Body pale brown, yellowish anteriorly (Ref. 3257). Its banded pattern similar to a sea snake (Ref. 48635).

Relatively uncommon in intertidal reefs. Found in shallow coastal reefs (Ref. 48635). Juveniles inhabit lagoons. Sometimes out during the day (Ref. 48635).


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

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (28 of 100)	Medium

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