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Ophichthidae (Snake eels) > Ophichthinae
Etymology: Cirrhimuraena: Latin, cirrus = curl fringe + latin, muraena = morey eel (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: A toponym, referring to Inhaca in Mozambique where the holotype was collected. (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Smith.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; demersal. Tropical
Western Indian Ocean: Inhaca Island, Mozambique and Madagascar.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 23.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3972)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Preserved specimens dark brown in color, lighter below (Ref. 3972).
Body shape (shape guide): eel-like.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
McCosker, J.E. and P.H.J. Castle, 1986. Ophichthidae. p. 176-186. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 3972)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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