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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Gymnothorax Ryukyuensis

Gymnothorax ryukyuensis Hatooka, 2003
Max Length
95.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax ryukyuensis
Authority
Hatooka, 2003
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
95.1 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnothorax Ryukyuensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnothorax Ryukyuensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gymnothorax Ryukyuensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gymnothorax Ryukyuensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ryukyu Islands).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
95.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
58.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hatooka, 2003

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