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Uropterygius polystictus Myers & Wade, 1941 Peppered moray |
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| 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. (124695) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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