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Gymnothorax Tamilnaduensis

Gymnothorax tamilnaduensis Kodeeswaran, Kantharajan, Mohapatra, Kumar & Sarkar, 2023
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Max Length
29.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
25–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

This is a demersal species found at depths of 25 to 30 meters The largest specimen observed was 29.6 cm, total length .

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax tamilnaduensis
Authority
Kodeeswaran, Kantharajan, Mohapatra, Kumar & Sarkar, 2023
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
29.6 cm
Depth Range
25–30 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnothorax Tamilnaduensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnothorax Tamilnaduensis 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; demersal; depth range 25 - 30 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
29.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kodeeswaran, Kantharajan, Mohapatra, Kumar & Sarkar, 2023

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