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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Common false moray

Kaupichthys diodontus Schultz, 1943
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
0–56 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Common false moray (Kaupichthys diodontus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 56 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Kaupichthys diodontus
Authority
Schultz, 1943
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Depth Range
0–56 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. : eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Common false moray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Common false moray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Common false moray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 56 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1943

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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