Uropterygius versutus Bussing, 1991 Crafty moray |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Uropterygiinae | |||
Max. size: | 56 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Panama, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Benthic on sand and between rocks (Ref. 9324). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |