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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Gordiichthys Randalli

Gordiichthys randalli McCosker & Böhlke, 1984
Max Length
54 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
8–12 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gordiichthys Randalli (Gordiichthys randalli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 54 cm. It occurs at depths between 8 and 12 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gordiichthys randalli
Authority
McCosker & Böhlke, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
54 cm
Depth Range
8–12 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gordiichthys Randalli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gordiichthys Randalli is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gordiichthys Randalli is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 8 - 12 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
54cm

🌡️ 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
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
McCosker & Böhlke, 1984

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