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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Misol snake eel

Yirrkala misolensis Günther, 1872
Max Length
51.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
200–400 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Misol snake eel is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Yirrkala misolensis
Authority
Günther, 1872
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
51.2 cm
Depth Range
200–400 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Misol snake eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Misol snake eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Misol snake eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 200 - 400 m . Tropical Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
51.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1872

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