Two-holes moray (Uropterygius versutus)

Scientific name: Uropterygius versutus Bussing, 1991

Two-holes moray (Uropterygius versutus)

The Two-holes moray (Uropterygius versutus) is a marine fish of the family Muraenidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Mexico to Panama, including the Galapagos Islands.

Species facts

Scientific name
Uropterygius versutus
Family
Muraenidae (Moray eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
56.0
Depth range
1–40 m (3–131 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 40 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Panama, including the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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