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Gymnothorax microstictus Böhlke, 2000 Smallspot moray |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu; Philippines south to Australia (Ref 90102). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 113-121. Description: Characterized by reddish drown color; ventral part of head and belly, white with dense covering of darker brown spots on head, body and fins; body depth at gill opening 13-20 in TL; origin of dorsal fin above or anterior to first brachial pore, anterior to gill opening; anus anterior to middle of body; preanal length 2.2-2.4 in TL; without large canine teeth; triangular and smooth jaw teeth, uniserial in adult; uniserial vomerine teeth (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in coral reefs in 5-30 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||