Arctic brotula
📖 Overview
Arctic brotula (Bythites fuscus), first described by Reinhardt, 1837 is a fish in the family Bythitidae (order Ophidiiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 526 to 531 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Arctic brotula is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arctic brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 526 - 531 m . Deep-water; 70°N - 60°N, 63°W - 25°W Northwest Atlantic: restricted to Arctic Canada and adjacent Greenland waters.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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