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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Many-toothed snake moray

Uropterygius supraforatus Regan, 1909
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Many-toothed snake moray (Uropterygius supraforatus) 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 40 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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 supraforatus
Authority
Regan, 1909
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40 cm
Latitude
18°S – 28°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. TL to 37 cm.: eel-like; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Many-toothed snake moray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Many-toothed snake moray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Many-toothed snake moray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 37 m . Tropical; 28°N - 18°S north to Marshall Islands and throughout Micronesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00069 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
28°N – 18°S
Described By
Regan, 1909

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