Few-vertebrae moray (Uropterygius oligospondylus)

Scientific name: Uropterygius oligospondylus Chen, Randall & Loh, 2008

Few-vertebrae moray (Uropterygius oligospondylus)

The Few-vertebrae moray (Uropterygius oligospondylus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Taiwan, Solomon Is., and Vanuatu.

Biology

Vertebrae: 100 - 103. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: body color grey, blackish reticular pattern; higher body depth; fewer vertebrae (100-103); teeth on jaw 3 rows, denser dentition, longer teeth; anus close to mid-body point; head length 6.4-7.3 in TL; trunk length 2.7-2.8 in TL; depth at gill opening 12.0-15.5 in TL; eye diameter 21.4-23.3 in HL; snout length 4.9-6.2 in HL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Uropterygius oligospondylus
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
53.5
Depth range
0–15 m (0–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 15 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Pacific, Taiwan, Solomon Is., and Vanuatu.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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