Muraena argus
Species of fish
Muraena argus | |
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Conservation status | |
![]() Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Anguilliformes |
Family: | Muraenidae |
Genus: | Muraena |
Species: | M. argus |
Binomial name | |
Muraena argus (Steindachner, 1870) | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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Muraena argus, commonly known as the white-spotted moray, or the Argus moray,[3] is a moray eel found in coral reefs from Mexico to Peru and around the Galápagos Islands.[4] It was described by Franz Steindachner in 1870, originally under the genus Gymnothorax.[4] It dwells at a depth range of 18 to 60 metres (59 to 197 ft). Males can reach a maximum total length of 120 centimetres (47 in), but more commonly reach a TL of 60 centimetres (24 in).[4]
Due to its wide distribution, lack of known threats, and lack of observed population decline, the IUCN redlist currently lists M. argus as Least Concern.[1]
References
- ^ a b McCosker, J.; Béarez, P. (2010). "Muraena argus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183664A8154498. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183664A8154498.en. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ Synonyms of Muraena argus at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Common names for Muraena argus at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ a b c Muraena argus at www.fishbase.org.
External links
- Photos of Muraena argus on Sealife Collection
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