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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Muraenichthys Gymnopterus

Muraenichthys gymnopterus Bleeker, 1853
Max Length
32.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Muraenichthys Gymnopterus (Muraenichthys gymnopterus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 32.9 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Muraenichthys gymnopterus
Authority
Bleeker, 1853
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32.9 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Anguilliformes
Anguilliformes
Family
Ophichthidae
Ophichthidae
Genus
Muraenichthys
Muraenichthys
Species
Muraenichthys Gymnopterus
Muraenichthys gymnopterus

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Muraenichthys Gymnopterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Muraenichthys Gymnopterus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Muraenichthys Gymnopterus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
32.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1853

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Muraena gymnopterus Bleeker 1853 Synonym
Muraenichthys hattae Jordan & Snyder 1901 Synonym
Muraenichthys microstomus Bleeker 1864 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .

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