Many-toothed snake moray (Uropterygius supraforatus)

Scientific name: Uropterygius supraforatus Regan, 1909

Many-toothed snake moray (Uropterygius supraforatus)

The Many-toothed snake moray (Uropterygius supraforatus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Chagos Islands to Hawaiian and Society Islands; north to Marshall Islands and throughout Micronesia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. TL to 37 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Uropterygius supraforatus
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.0
Depth range
37 m (121 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 37 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Chagos Islands to Hawaiian and Society Islands; north to Marshall Islands and throughout Micronesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:

Sources

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

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