Needle-tooth moray (Uropterygius macrocephalus)

Scientific name: Uropterygius macrocephalus Bleeker, 1864

The Needle-tooth moray (Uropterygius macrocephalus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Teeth biserial.

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Scientific name: Uropterygius macrocephalus
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 45.0
Depth range: 1–14 m (3–46 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 14 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Reunion and Mauritius, Seychelles; Christmas Island to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan and the Hawaiian islands. Eastern Pacific: southern Gulf of California to Ecuador, including the Revillagigedo, Cocos, and Galapagos islands. Specimen from Thailand needs further comparison.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial