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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Gnathophis Ajithi

Gnathophis ajithi Kodeeswaran & Karmovskaya, 2025
Max Length
48.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
264–450 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Gnathophis Ajithi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gnathophis ajithi
Authority
Kodeeswaran & Karmovskaya, 2025
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
48.4 cm
Depth Range
264–450 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 122 - 126. This moderate size species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: elevated pores above the adpressed pectoral fin; small eye, 15.7-17.7% HL; lateral-line pores before anus 27-33; total vertebrae 124 (122-126); vertebrae formula: 8-10/28-34/33-38/122-126; stomach grey to black . : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gnathophis Ajithi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gnathophis Ajithi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gnathophis Ajithi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 264 - 450 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
48.4cm
Vertebrae
124

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kodeeswaran & Karmovskaya, 2025

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