Bythites Islandicus
📖 Overview
Bythites Islandicus (Bythites islandicus), first described by Nielsen & Cohen, 1973 is a small fish in the family Bythitidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 223 to 285 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 Bythites Islandicus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bythites Islandicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 223 - 285 m . Deep-water Northeast Atlantic: one locality off southeastern Iceland.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | jeskyňovka islandská |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Islanninbrotula |
| 🌍ISL | Blámævill |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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