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Hourglass Moray

Muraena clepsydra Gilbert 1898

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Lives in rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Lurks in holes, crevices and dark recesses. Constantly opens and closes its mouth, an action required for respiration, not a threat (Ref. 5227).
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Muraena clepsydra

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Muraena clepsydra, commonly known as the hourglass moray,[2] is a moray eel found in coral reefs from the Gulf of California to Peru, and the Galapagos Islands. It was described by Charles Henry Gilbert in 1898.[3] It dwells at a depth range of 0 to 25 metres (0 to 82 ft). Males can reach a maximum total length of 120 centimetres (47 in), but more commonly reach a TL of 60 centimetres (24 in).[3]

Due to its wide distribution, lack of known threats, and lack of observed population decline, the IUCN redlist currently lists M. clepsydra as Least Concern.[4]

References

  1. ^ McCosker, J.; Béarez, P. (2010). "Muraena clepsydra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183643A8150394. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183643A8150394.en. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  2. ^ Common names for Muraena clepsydra at www.fishbase.org.
  3. ^ a b Muraena clepsydra at www.fishbase.org.
  4. ^ Muraena clepsydra at the IUCN redlist.
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Muraena clepsydra: Brief Summary

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Muraena clepsydra, commonly known as the hourglass moray, is a moray eel found in coral reefs from the Gulf of California to Peru, and the Galapagos Islands. It was described by Charles Henry Gilbert in 1898. It dwells at a depth range of 0 to 25 metres (0 to 82 ft). Males can reach a maximum total length of 120 centimetres (47 in), but more commonly reach a TL of 60 centimetres (24 in).

Due to its wide distribution, lack of known threats, and lack of observed population decline, the IUCN redlist currently lists M. clepsydra as Least Concern.

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