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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Drab snake moray

Uropterygius inornatus Gosline, 1958
Max Length
19 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
8–18 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Drab snake moray (Uropterygius inornatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19 cm. It occurs at depths between 8 and 18 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Uropterygius inornatus
Authority
Gosline, 1958
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19 cm
Depth Range
8–18 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 113 - 133. Uniform faded tan, ventral head and tail tip paler. Anterior eye with brown border. Lacking vomerine teeth. MVF 116-117-124.: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Drab snake moray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Drab snake moray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Drab snake moray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 18 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Chagos Islands (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00069 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
19cm
Vertebrae
123

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gosline, 1958

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