| Family: |
Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Uropterygiinae |
| Max. size: |
72 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mexico and the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Covered with large dark purplish-brown spots arranged in 2 to 3 irregular series on a reddish- tan background. |
| Biology: |
A rare snake moray that has been collected on reef flats (Ref. 1602). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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