Lined cusk (Spottobrotula amaculata)

Scientific name: Spottobrotula amaculata Cohen & Nielsen, 1982

Lined cusk (Spottobrotula amaculata)

The Lined cusk (Spottobrotula amaculata) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Philippines and western Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 94-96; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 71 - 73; Vertebrae: 51 - 52. Ontogenetic change in color pattern occurs; small individuals with horizontal bands on body; bands assuming a vermiculate pattern on medium-sized fishes; becoming blotched or slightly vermiculate in large specimens. 3-4 developed gill rakers. Small body scales arranged in 130-145 regular rows along the side; base of pectorals with scales, none on bases of vertical fins. Dense, small, fleshy papillae on lips. Supraorbital pores 2; suborbital 5 ?; lateral 1; preoperculomandibular 8; temporal 1. Pyloric caeca numerous, about 45.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Spottobrotula amaculata
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.5
Depth range
52–90 m (171–295 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 52 - 90 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines and western Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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