Widehead brotula
📖 Overview
Widehead brotula (Cataetyx laticeps) 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 65 cm. It occurs at depths between 500 and 2400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, 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): 98 - 107; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 75 - 83; Vertebrae: 60 - 61. Branchiostegal rays 8.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Widehead brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Widehead brotula is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 500 - 2400 m . Deep-water; 64°N - 36°S, 29°W - 35°E West Africa to the Cape of Good Hope; also recorded from the western Mediterranean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Widehead brotula |
| 🏳️Catalan | Abrivat de cap pla |
| 🌍CES | jeskyňovka širohlavá |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Lattapääbrotula |
| 🇫🇷French | Grande donzelette |
| 🌍ISL | Flathaus |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Picuca |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataetyx memorabilis | Meyer-Rochow | 1970 | Synonym |
| Cataetyx memoriabilis | Meyer-Rochow | 1970 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .
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