Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
Max. size: |
41.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
Distribution: |
Southeastern Atlantic: Walvis Ridge. |
Diagnosis: |
This species is distinct in having the following characters: one row of maxillary and mandibular teeth, no medial row of intermaxillar teeth; no numerous small vomer teeth, arranged in posterior part in 2 unclear rows; no serration of tooth edges; 3 infraorbital, 5 mandibular, 3 suprabranchial pores; color solid light; vertebral formula 5-50-134 (Ref. 81023). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 08 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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