Spineless Cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Spineless Cusk-eel (Bathyonus pectoralis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophidiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 604 and 4600 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body depth 9.5 or less in SL; head length about 1/2 preanal length; branchiostegal rays 8-9; no prominent spines on top or side of head; lower pectoral rays free and stronger than upper ones; caudal fin rays 6; precaudal vertebrae 17-19 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spineless Cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spineless Cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spineless Cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 604 - 4600 m . Deep-water West Central Atlantic, East Central and Southwest Indian Ocean: off Crozet Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spineless Cusk-eel |
| 🌍CES | hrujovka mexická |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Brótula sin Huesos |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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