Spearcheek cusk (Monomitopus vitiazi)

Scientific name: Monomitopus vitiazi Nielsen, 1971

Spearcheek cusk (Monomitopus vitiazi)

The Spearcheek cusk (Monomitopus vitiazi) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, off Western Australia.

Biology

Rare species, known from a depth of 835. Benthic species 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. Minimum depth from.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Monomitopus vitiazi
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
834–835 m (2736–2740 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 834 - 835 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: off 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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