Bruun's cutthroat (Histiobranchus bruuni)

Scientific name: Histiobranchus bruuni Castle, 1964

The Bruun's cutthroat (Histiobranchus bruuni) is a marine fish of the family Synaphobranchidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 1–2°C (34–36°F). Native range: Southwest Pacific, Tasman Sea and off southeastern New Zealand.

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Temperature
1–2°C (34–36°F)

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 347; Anal soft rays: 214 - 251; Vertebrae: 162 - 163. Upper limit of dorsal fin rays is 408; dorsal fin rays before anus 136-166; precaudal vertebrae 86-88. Pectorals small.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Histiobranchus bruuni
Family
Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
69.0
Depth range
3493–4974 m (11460–16319 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 3493 - 4974 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: Tasman Sea and off southeastern New Zealand.
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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