Pink cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Common species . Found between depths of 22 m and 1000 m . Feed mainly on crustaceans such as Munida and scampi and also on fish. Also caught above the bottom when feeding on hoki (Macruronus novaezelandiae) during the hoki spawning season. Available all year round. Juveniles are found in shallower shelf waters . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass . Utilized fresh, frozen or smoked; can be fried and baked .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 141 - 164; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 101 - 126; Vertebrae: 68 - 70. Body pinkish yellow, marbled with irregular reddish brown blotches dorsally .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pink cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pink cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; oceanodromous ; depth range 22 - 1000 m , usually 300 - 550 m . Deep-water; 17°S - 57°S, 114°E - 30°W Southwest Pacific: southern Australia and around New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans such as Munida and scampi and also on fish
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genypterus australis | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
| Genypterus microstomus | Regan | 1903 | Synonym |
| Ophidium blacodes | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 37 records indexed .
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