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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Strophidon Dorsalis

Strophidon dorsalis Seale, 1917
Max Length
82.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Strophidon Dorsalis (Strophidon dorsalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 82.2 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Strophidon dorsalis
Authority
Seale, 1917
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
82.2 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Strophidon Dorsalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Strophidon Dorsalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Strophidon Dorsalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00049 × L3.26 (TL)
Max TL
82.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seale, 1917

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