Longray cusk (Neobythites longipes)

Scientific name: Neobythites longipes Smith & Radcliffe, 1913

Longray cusk (Neobythites longipes)

The Longray cusk (Neobythites longipes) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Philippines to off northwest Australia.

Biology

A benthic species found on the continental slope. Uncommon species. Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neobythites longipes
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Depth range
300–480 m (984–1575 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 480 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines to off northwest 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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