Gymnothorax pindae Smith 1962

Uniformly brown moray that differs from G. monochrous by having lower jaw teeth that are finely serrated on their posterior margins.Description: Characterized by diffuse dark brown ring around the eye; body depth at gill opening 11-15 in TL; origin of dorsal fin anterior to gill opening; anus anterior to middle of body; single row of compressed and triangular jaw teeth; larger teeth serrate; usually two median teeth at front of upper jaw, first is conical and short, second is slender canine (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 0; Vertebrae: 110 - 124

Occurs on reef flats as well as lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 43 m. Benthic to 40 m (Ref. 58302, 75154). Cryptic (Ref 90102).

Occurs on reef flats as well as lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 43 m. Benthic to 40 m (Ref. 58302, 75154). Cryptic (Ref 90102).