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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Gymnothorax Formosus

Gymnothorax formosus Bleeker, 1864
Max Length
69.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gymnothorax Formosus (Gymnothorax formosus) 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 69.2 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 formosus
Authority
Bleeker, 1864
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
69.2 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnothorax Formosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
69.2cm

🌡️ 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
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1864

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