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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sauromuraenesox Vorax

Sauromuraenesox vorax Alcock, 1889
Max Length
41.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sauromuraenesox Vorax (Sauromuraenesox vorax) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sauromuraenesox vorax
Authority
Alcock, 1889
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
41.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sauromuraenesox
Sauromuraenesox
Species
Sauromuraenesox Vorax
Sauromuraenesox vorax

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sauromuraenesox Vorax is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sauromuraenesox Vorax is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical Indian Ocean: Oman and India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00158 × L2.91 (TL)
Max TL
41.5cm

🌡️ 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
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Alcock, 1889

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