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Enchelycore nycturanus Smith, 2002 |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 22.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from the type locality, Aliwal Shoal, off the coast of South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 147-148. Moderately elongate moray with color pattern of white spots on a dark brown background, spots becoming smaller and more closely spaced on head. Jaws arched, mouth not entirely closing. Intermaxillary teeth in five rows; maxillary teeth triserial; mandibular teeth biserial (Ref. 50539). | |||
| Biology: | Maximum length based on largest immature specimen (Ref. 50539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||