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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bikini Atoll moray

Enchelycore bikiniensis Schultz, 1953
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bikini Atoll moray is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Enchelycore bikiniensis
Authority
Schultz, 1953
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
60 cm
Latitude
15°S – 16°N
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Mottled species. Posterior nostril is greatly enlarged and surrounded by a crenulated rim. Fins are white-edged.: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bikini Atoll moray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bikini Atoll moray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bikini Atoll moray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 16°N - 15°S north to Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.3±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00049 × L3.26 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
16°N – 15°S
Described By
Schultz, 1953

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