Gymnothorax johnsoni (Smith, 1962) Whitespotted moray |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
Max. size: | 130 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 400 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Algoa Bay, South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 135-137. Pale brown with irregular, light spots anteriorly, larger and more rounded on tail and in young. Corner of mouth and gill opening dusky. | |||
Biology: | Inhabits crevices (Ref. 5503). Minimum depth based of 20m (Ref. 81209). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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