Black-edged cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Black-edged cusk-eel (Neobythites analis), first described by Barnard, 1927 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ophidiidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 20.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 1830 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 103 - 106; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 83 - 86. Head and body brownish; dorsal fin pale; caudal dusky .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-edged cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 100 - 1830 m . Deep-water South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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