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Family Muraenidae

SUBTROPICAL INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Scuticaria okinawae

Maui

SHORTTAIL SNAKEMORAY

Rare nocturnal species in rich coral reefs.  Slender body, head blunt, eyes small.  Body purplish brown.  Attains 3 feet.  Mauritius to Japan, Hawaii, and the Society Islands.

Photos by Tim Rollo  www.tinybubblesscuba.com