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Gymnothorax steindachneri Jordan & Evermann, 1903 Steindachner's moray eel |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 91 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 124 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow seaward reefs to over 30 m. Common in holes or crevices at the base of corals or rocks (Ref. 9710). Benthic (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||