Taiwanese barbel moray
📖 Overview
Taiwanese barbel moray (Cirrimaxilla formosa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 5 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 132. Body very stout, muscular, elliptical anteriorly, somewhat compressed posteriorly. Dorsal and anal fins restricted to tail end, confluent with caudal fin. Mouth large, lower protruding and slightly curved upward, snout pointed. Jaws with beard-like cirri.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Taiwanese barbel moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Taiwanese barbel moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Taiwanese barbel moray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 5 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: known only from Nan-wan, Ping-tung County, Taiwan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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