Many-spotted moray (Uropterygius polystictus)

Scientific name: Uropterygius polystictus Myers & Wade, 1941

Many-spotted moray (Uropterygius polystictus)

The Many-spotted moray (Uropterygius polystictus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Mexico and the Galapagos Islands.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Uropterygius polystictus
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
72.0
Depth range
35 m (115 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 35 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico and the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
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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