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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Gymnothorax Prolatus

Gymnothorax prolatus Sasaki & Amaoka, 1991
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Max Length
37.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Gymnothorax Prolatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax prolatus
Authority
Sasaki & Amaoka, 1991
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
37.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnothorax Prolatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gymnothorax Prolatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gymnothorax Prolatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: off the east coast of northern Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
37.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
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
Subtropical
Described By
Sasaki & Amaoka, 1991

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