Twospot brotula (Neobythites gilli)

Scientific name: Neobythites gilli Goode & Bean, 1885

Twospot brotula (Neobythites gilli)

The Twospot brotula (Neobythites gilli) is a marine fish of the family Ophidiidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 89-98; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 75 - 81. Dorsal fin gray with about 10 pale spots and a distinct blackish spot.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neobythites gilli
Family
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.9
Depth range
60–230 m (197–755 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 60 - 230 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico.
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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