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Gymnothorax marshallensis (Schultz, 1953) Marshall Islands moray |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Caroline, Mariana, and Marshall Islands; Ouvéa Atoll in New Caledonia (Ref. 13236). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Similar to G. fuscomaculatus but differs by its plain brown coloration. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in coral and rubble of shallow wave-washed reefs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||