Uropterygius kamar McCosker & Randall, 1977

Barlip reef-eel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Anguilliformes \| Muraenidae \| Uropterygiinae
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Common names	Moon snake moray, 斑唇尾鳝, Muréna kamar, ... more

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Main reference

Castle, P.H.J. and J.E. McCosker. 1986. (Ref. 3257)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 37.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3257)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 55 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 12°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: Sodwana Bay, South Africa. Range extends to Oeno Atoll, north to Marshall Islands; Palau and the southern Marshalls in Micronesia (Ref. 1602).
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Short description

This species occurs in two color morphs; dentition is multiserial.

Lies over coral rubble bottoms (Ref. 1602).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)	Medium

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