Gymnothorax punctatus Bloch & Schneider, 1801 Red Sea whitespotted moray |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
Max. size: | 90 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. | |||
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Biology: | Found in shallow coastal coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 30573). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 29.07.97 |
Modified by: Palomares, Maria Lourdes D. - 09.02.00 |