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Gymnothorax isingteena (Richardson, 1845) |
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photo by
Tonozuka, T. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 180 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Mauritius and the Comoros to the west Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Recognized by its generally more white color and smaller and rounder spots (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by whitish color with black spots; larger and widely spaced spots in young fish; smaller and more numerous spots with increased growth; body depth at gill opening 14-18 in TL. Origin of dorsal fin anterior to gill opening; anus near middle of body; single row of jaw teeth; enlarged canines in medial row in intermaxillary (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary among coral outcrops, often seen protruding head from shelter. Found in coastal reefs and outer slopes in 3-30 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||