Marbled moray
📖 Overview
Marbled moray (Uropterygius macularius) 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 30 cm. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Usually mottled, sometimes uniformly dark, always has pale marks on head and pale rims on sensory pores on head .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marbled moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Marbled moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Marbled moray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated, usually ? - 30 m. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | marbled moray |
| 🌍CES | muréna skvrnkatá |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | morena jaspeada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leptocephalus juliae | Tommasi | 1960 | Synonym |
| Muraenophis macularia | Lesueur | 1825 | Synonym |
| Uropterygius diopus | Böhlke | 1967 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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