Cottunculus Spinosus
📖 Overview
Cottunculus Spinosus (Cottunculus spinosus), first described by Gilchrist, 1906 is a small fish in the family Psychrolutidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 7.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1460 to 2180 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
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10. Preserved specimens pale brown in color .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cottunculus Spinosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1460 - 2180 m . Deep-water Southeast Atlantic: off Cape Point, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottunculoides spinosus | Gilchrist | 1906 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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