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Muraena clepsydra Gilbert, 1898 Hourglass moray |
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photo by
Munson, L. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 120 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Lives in rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses. Constantly opens and closes its mouth, an action required for respiration, not a threat (Ref. 5227). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||