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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Gymnothorax Walvisensis

Gymnothorax walvisensis Prokofiev, 2009
Max Length
41.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Gymnothorax walvisensis
Authority
Prokofiev, 2009
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
41.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinct in having the following characters: one row of maxillary and mandibular teeth, no medial row of intermaxillar teeth; no numerous small vomer teeth, arranged in posterior part in 2 unclear rows; no serration of tooth edges; 3 infraorbital, 5 mandibular, 3 suprabranchial pores; color solid light; vertebral formula 5-50-134 .: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnothorax Walvisensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gymnothorax Walvisensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gymnothorax Walvisensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00047 × L3.28 (TL)
Max TL
41.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Prokofiev, 2009

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