Abstract
A new species of eastem Pacific muraenid eel is described Uropterygius versutus n. sp. was taken at several mainland localities from México to Panamá as well as at Isla del Coco, Costa Rica and the Islas Galápagos and is recognized on the basis of two branchial pores, a uniform coloration and a Mean Vertebral Formula of 118-122-134. It was captured at depths up to 40 m, although the species is most abundant in shallow, rocky habitats and in tide pools.Comments
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Copyright (c) 1991 Revista de Biología Tropical
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