Cataetyx Chthamalorhynchus
📖 Overview
Cataetyx Chthamalorhynchus (Cataetyx chthamalorhynchus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bythitidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36 cm. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 140; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 100. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cataetyx Chthamalorhynchus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cataetyx Chthamalorhynchus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cataetyx Chthamalorhynchus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1000 m . Deep-water Southeast Atlantic: known only from the holotype taken off Saldanha Bay, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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