Brown Spotted Snake Moray
Uropterygius fuscoguttatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This slender snake moray winds through rubble laced with algae and invertebrates on lagoon and seaward reefs, mostly between 1 and 25 metres. Brown with darker spots, it stays close to the bottom and grows to about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Uropterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277948.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Spotted Snake Moray live?
- The Brown Spotted Snake Moray (Uropterygius fuscoguttatus) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Brown Spotted Snake Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Spotted Snake Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Spotted Snake Moray get?
- The Brown Spotted Snake Moray grows to about 30 cm.