Gymnothorax porphyreus (Guichenot, 1848)
Lowfin moray
Gymnothorax porphyreus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae
Max. size:  103.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m
Distribution:  South Pacific: Subtropical waters from Lord Howe I. to South America.
Diagnosis:  Its coloration is mostly dark brown irregular blotches over a pale yellow background.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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