Australian cusk (Neobythites australiensis)

Scientific name: Neobythites australiensis Nielsen, 2002

The Australian cusk (Neobythites australiensis) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, western Australia.

Biology

A benthic species found on the continental shelf and slope. Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neobythites australiensis
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
327–328 m (1073–1076 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 327 - 328 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: western Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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