Uropterygius wheeleri Blache, 1967 Jigsaw moray |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
Family: | Muraenidae (Moray eels), subfamily: Uropterygiinae | |||
Max. size: | 54.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde, Senegal and islands of the Bay of Biafra. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in rocky or sandy shallow waters. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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