Chameleon cusk (Sirembo metachroma)

Scientific name: Sirembo metachroma Cohen & Robins, 1986

Chameleon cusk (Sirembo metachroma)

The Chameleon cusk (Sirembo metachroma) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, endemic to Australia.

Biology

A benthic and rare species that is probably benthopelagic. Adults inhabit the continental shelf. Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass. Rarely in markets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sirembo metachroma
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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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