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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Java spaghetti eel

Moringua javanica Kaup, 1856
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
0–15 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Java spaghetti eel is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Moringua javanica
Authority
Kaup, 1856
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
120 cm
Depth Range
0–15 m
Latitude
24°S – 30°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 153 - 160. Pectoral fins absent . : eel-like; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Java spaghetti eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Java spaghetti eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Java spaghetti eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 15 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyus, south to Australia; throughout Micronesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
120cm
Vertebrae
157

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
30°N – 24°S
Described By
Kaup, 1856

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aphthalmichthys javanicus Kaup 1856 Synonym
Apthalmichthys javanicus Kaup 1856 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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