Uropterygius versutus
Uropterygius versutus Bussing, 1991
Crafty moray
photo by Robertson, R.


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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


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