Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
91.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 40 m |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand, Kermadec Island and southern Australia. |
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Stays in holes and crevices. Feeds mainly on crabs and fish (Ref. 26966). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Reported from the eastern North Island (Ref. 45524). Voucher specimen(s) held at the NMNZ. Also Ref. 4537, 56888, 75154. |
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