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Deep-dwelling moray

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Deep-dwelling moray
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Gymnothorax
Species:
G. bathyphilus
Binomial name
Gymnothorax bathyphilus

The deep-dwelling moray (Gymnothorax bathyphilus) is a deepwater moray eel found in the south Pacific Ocean, around Easter Island and Desventuradas Islands.[2] It reaches a maximum length of about 76 cm. The type specimen was taken at a depth of 250 m.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Smith, D.G.; McCosker, J.; Tighe, K. (2019). "Gymnothorax bathyphilus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T195710A2406321. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T195710A2406321.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Gymnothorax bathyphilus at www.fishbase.org.