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Gymnothorax nigromarginatus (Girard, 1858) Blackedge moray |
| Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 99 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,400.0 g | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southern Florida to Texas and Yucatan in Mexico, but most common west of Mississippi River Delta. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Brown, with small yellow or white spots on body and lower half of fins (Ref. 26938). | |||
| Biology: | Abundant in seagrass beds and banks from 10-19 m depth. Rarely found in bays; absent from coral reefs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||