| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| Max. size: |
88.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 796.8 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Taiwan, including the Pescadore Islands (=Penghu). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal fin moderately high. Anus in front of mid-body point. Body and fins darkish brown, with numerous snowflake-like patches. Skin of pericranium area with many small whitish spots. Corner of mouth blackish. Anal fin margin white, while edge of the dorsal and caudal fins are dark. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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