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Gymnothorax johnsoni (Smith, 1962) Whitespotted moray |
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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 | |||