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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Uropterygius Genie

Uropterygius genie Randall & Golani, 1995
Max Length
17.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
0–18 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Uropterygius Genie (Uropterygius genie) 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 17.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 18 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Uropterygius genie
Authority
Randall & Golani, 1995
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
17.8 cm
Depth Range
0–18 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Uropterygius Genie is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Uropterygius Genie is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Uropterygius Genie is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 18 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00069 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
17.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Golani, 1995

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