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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Gymnothorax Flavoculus

Gymnothorax flavoculus Böhlke & Randall, 1996
Max Length
40.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
0–6 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Gymnothorax Flavoculus (Gymnothorax flavoculus) 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 40.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 6 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
Gymnothorax flavoculus
Authority
Böhlke & Randall, 1996
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40.7 cm
Depth Range
0–6 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnothorax Flavoculus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 6 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Gulf of Oman to southern Oman (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
40.7cm

🌡️ 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
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Böhlke & Randall, 1996

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