Freckleface reef-eel
Uropterygius xanthopterus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 62.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 1-56m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
1-56m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| 科 | Muraenidae (Moray Eels) |
| 物种 | Uropterygius xanthopterus |
常见问题
How big does Freckleface reef-eel get?
Freckleface reef-eel can grow up to 62.0 cm long.
Where is Freckleface reef-eel found?
Coral reefs
What family does Freckleface reef-eel belong to?
Freckleface reef-eel (Uropterygius xanthopterus) belongs to the family Muraenidae (Moray Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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