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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Moringua Abbreviata

Moringua abbreviata Bleeker, 1863
Max Length
33 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Moringua Abbreviata (Moringua abbreviata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moringuidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Moringua abbreviata
Authority
Bleeker, 1863
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
33 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Moringua Abbreviata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Moringua Abbreviata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Moringua Abbreviata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
33cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1863

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aphthalmichthys abbreviatus Bleeker 1863 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .

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