Needle-Tooth Moray
Uropterygius macrocephalus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–14 m
- Max size: 47 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender moray of exposed seaward reefs down to about fourteen metres, rarely seen as it stays hidden in crevices. Solitary and benthic, it reaches close to half a metre despite its narrow build.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Uropterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212037.
FAQ
- How deep does the Needle-Tooth Moray live?
- The Needle-Tooth Moray (Uropterygius macrocephalus) is typically found at 1–14 m.
- Is the Needle-Tooth Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Needle-Tooth Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Needle-Tooth Moray get?
- The Needle-Tooth Moray grows to about 47 cm.