Spinyhead cusk (Hastatobythites arafurensis)

Scientific name: Hastatobythites arafurensis Machida, 1997

Spinyhead cusk (Hastatobythites arafurensis)

The Spinyhead cusk (Hastatobythites arafurensis) is a marine fish of the family Bythitidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Arafura Sea to off New South Wales, Australia.

Biology

A benthic species found on the continental shelf and slope. Rare species. A 5.7 cm SL female with full developed embryos.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hastatobythites arafurensis
Family
Bythitidae (Viviparous brotulas)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.0
Depth range
146–850 m (479–2789 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 146 - 850 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Pacific: Arafura Sea to off New South Wales, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming Fec

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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