Baldhead cusk (Fiordichthys paxtoni) fish species and information / pictures of Baldhead cusk - Fiordichthys paxtoni

Baldhead cusk (Fiordichthys paxtoni) fish species information

Scientific Name
Fiordichthys paxtoni

Common Name
Baldhead cusk

Biology
Rare species (Ref. 34024).

Classification

Classified By
Nielsen & Cohen, 1986
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cusk eels (Ophidiiformes)
Family
Viviparous brotulas (Bythitidae)

Distribution

Region
Southwest Pacific
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: off eastern Australia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
165 m
Depth To - meters
275 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 165 - 275 m (Ref. 34024)
Trophic Level
3.25 s.e. 0.52 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
7.4 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 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
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated