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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Myrophis Lepturus

Myrophis lepturus Kotthaus, 1968
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Myrophis Lepturus (Myrophis lepturus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Myrophis lepturus
Authority
Kotthaus, 1968
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Myrophis Lepturus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Myrophis Lepturus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Myrophis Lepturus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 60 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Yemen, Gulf of Aden.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kotthaus, 1968

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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