Marbled cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Marbled cusk-eel (Lepophidium marmoratum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophidiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 155 and 525 metres. 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 soft rays (total): 120 - 130; Anal soft rays: 103 - 110; Vertebrae: 69 - 72. Rostral spine long and curved, reaching tip of snout, without vertical basal component; peritoneum pale; no median basibranchial tooth patch; head extensively covered with imbricate rows of cycloid scales except for snout and throat; body tapering to point, dagger-shaped .: eel-like; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marbled cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Marbled cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Marbled cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 155 - 525 m , usually 300 - ? m . Deep-water; 29°N - 10°N, 90°W - 63°W Central Atlantic: entire western edge of the Bahamas to Cuba, along the Antilles chain to the Virgin Islands; in the western Caribbean Sea (from Yucatan to Nicaragua).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Marbled Cusk-Eel |
| 🌍CES | hruj mramorovaná |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | clarín manchado · congriperla imposible |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leptophidium marmoratum | Goode & Bean | 1885 | Synonym |
| Lopophidium marmoratum | Goode & Bean | 1885 | Synonym |
| Sirembo marmoratum | Goode & Bean | 1885 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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