Many-spotted moray (Uropterygius polystictus) fish species and information / pictures of Many-spotted moray - Uropterygius polystictus

Many-spotted moray (Uropterygius polystictus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Uropterygius polystictus

Common Name
Many-spotted moray

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Covered with large dark purplish-brown spots arranged in 2 to 3 irregular series on a reddish- tan background.

Classification

Classified By
Myers & Wade, 1941
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Eels and Morays (Anguilliformes)
Family
Moray eels (Muraenidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico and the Galapagos Islands.
Range
26°N - 2°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
35 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 35 m (Ref. 9324)
Trophic Level
3.59 s.e. 0.56 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
72.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Data deficient (DD)