| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
22.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); 25 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, and on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 118-124. Moderately small species with uniform tan or brown coloration, marked with small black spots forming lines on head and a single row of spots and dashes along the lateral midline of the body and tail; body moderately elongate; anus well before midbody; head and jaws short; teeth numerous, short and rounded, maxillary and vomerine teeth biserial; MVF 5-48-120. |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. Secretive in reef crevices, not usually seen in the open (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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