Franz's cusk (Neobythites franzi)

Scientific name: Neobythites franzi Nielsen, 2002

The Franz's cusk (Neobythites franzi) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, off Dunk Island, Queensland, Australia.

Biology

Found on the continental 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 franzi
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
298–300 m (978–984 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 298 - 300 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: off Dunk Island, Queensland, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
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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