Large-spotted snake moray (Uropterygius polyspilus)

Scientific name: Uropterygius polyspilus Regan, 1909

Large-spotted snake moray (Uropterygius polyspilus)

The Large-spotted snake moray (Uropterygius polyspilus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian and Society islands.

Biology

Covered with large dark purplish-brown spots arranged in 2-3 irregular series on a reddish-tan background. Closely resembles Scuticaria tigrina which has dark spots of differing sizes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Uropterygius polyspilus
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
72.0
Depth range
1–18 m (3–59 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 18 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian and Society islands.
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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