Blackbelly cusk (Neobythites nigriventris)

Scientific name: Neobythites nigriventris Nielsen, 2002

Blackbelly cusk (Neobythites nigriventris)

The Blackbelly cusk (Neobythites nigriventris) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, eastern 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 nigriventris
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
325–338 m (1066–1109 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 325 - 338 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: eastern 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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