Marbled Moray
Uropterygius macularius
- Group: Eel
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender moray that hunts on and around coral reefs to about 30 metres and occasionally far deeper, this marbled species threads through reef crevices after small prey. It reaches around 30 centimetres and keeps largely out of sight.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Uropterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277951.
FAQ
- Is the Marbled Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marbled Moray get?
- The Marbled Moray grows to about 30 cm.