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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Chestnut moray

Enchelycore carychroa Böhlke & Böhlke, 1976
Enchelycore Carychroa (Enchelycore carychroa)
Enchelycore Carychroa (Enchelycore carychroa)
Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
1–20 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Chestnut moray (Enchelycore carychroa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 34 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Enchelycore carychroa
Authority
Böhlke & Böhlke, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
34 cm
Depth Range
1–20 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chestnut moray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chestnut moray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chestnut moray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00049 × L3.26 (TL)
Max TL
34cm

🌡️ 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
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Böhlke & Böhlke, 1976

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