Snake Morays [Uropterygius]
Description
Uropterygius is a genus of moray eels known for their slender, snake-like bodies and relatively small size. They inhabit tropical and subtropical reefs around the world, often burrowing into sandy or muddy substrates where they lie in wait for prey. These eels have small eyes and a very distinct snout, and they feed on a diet of small fish and crustaceans.
Species
Bluntnose snake moray [Uropterygius micropterus]
View DetailsBanded snake moray [Myrichthys colubrinus]
View DetailsYellow-edged moray [Gymnothorax flavimarginatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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Family |
Moray eels
Muraenidae
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Statistics
- Species 3