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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Gymnothorax Intesi

Gymnothorax intesi Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
200–400 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gymnothorax Intesi (Gymnothorax intesi) 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 100 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax intesi
Authority
Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
100 cm
Depth Range
200–400 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnothorax Intesi 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; depth range 200 - 400 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Australia, New Caledonia and French Polynesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
100cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
60.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979

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