Spotfin cusk (Neobythites macrops)

Scientific name: Neobythites macrops G?nther, 1887

The Spotfin cusk (Neobythites macrops) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Bay of Bengal to the Philippines and Northwest Australia.

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neobythites macrops
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
21.6
Depth range
350–505 m (1148–1657 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 350 - 505 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Bay of Bengal to the Philippines and Northwest Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:
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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