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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Deep-dwelling moray

Gymnothorax bathyphilus Randall & McCosker, 1975
Max Length
76.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Deep-dwelling moray (Gymnothorax bathyphilus) 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 76.4 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax bathyphilus
Authority
Randall & McCosker, 1975
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
76.4 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Light yellowish-gray background with irregularly-placed roundish dark blotches. Visible, small black dots of lateral line pores around and behind head.: eel-like; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Deep-dwelling moray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Deep-dwelling moray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Deep-dwelling moray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 25°S - 28°S, 110°W - 76°W Southeast Pacific: Easter I.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
76.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Randall & McCosker, 1975

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