Gymnothorax ryukyuensis Hatooka, 2003

Family:  Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Muraeninae
Max. size:  95.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ryukyu Islands).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The largest specimen observed was male, 95.1 cm, total length (Ref .87015).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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