| Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae |
| 120 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 0 - 25 m |
| Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. |
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| 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). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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