Black Snake Moray
Uropterygius xenodontus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 6–35 m
- Max size: 53 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A moray of shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, it hides in coral and crevices down to about 35 metres, hunting from cover. It reaches a little over 50 centimetres and grips prey with the second set of jaws all morays carry deep in the throat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Uropterygius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277957.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Snake Moray live?
- The Black Snake Moray (Uropterygius xenodontus) is typically found at 6–35 m.
- Is the Black Snake Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Black Snake Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Snake Moray get?
- The Black Snake Moray grows to about 53 cm.