Spearcheek cusk (Monomitopus vitiazi) fish species and information / pictures of Spearcheek cusk - Monomitopus vitiazi

Spearcheek cusk (Monomitopus vitiazi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Monomitopus vitiazi

Common Name
Spearcheek cusk

Biology
Rare species, known from a depth of 835 (Ref. 34024). Benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

Classification

Classified By

Nielsen, 1971

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Cusk eels (Ophidiiformes)

Family

Cusk-eels (Ophidiidae)

Distribution

Region

Eastern Indian Ocean

Distribution

Eastern Indian Ocean: off Western Australia.

Range

Unknown

Environment

Climate

Deep-water

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

834 m

Depth To - meters

835 m

Zone

bathydemersal

Environment

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 834 - 835 m (Ref. 34024)

Trophic Level

3.57 s.e. 0.59 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

Unknown cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: of no interest

Vulnerability

Moderate vulnerability (40 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated