Blotched Moray
Uropterygius fasciolatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0 to 10 m
- Max size: 53 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A moray of shallow lagoon reefs, it threads through sand, coralline algae and coral heads no deeper than about 10 metres. It grows to a little over 50 centimetres and may begin life female before some individuals change into males.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Uropterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277947.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blotched Moray live?
- The Blotched Moray (Uropterygius fasciolatus) is typically found at 0 to 10 m.
- Is the Blotched Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Blotched Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blotched Moray get?
- The Blotched Moray grows to about 53 cm.