Neobythites Multiocellatus
📖 Overview
Neobythites Multiocellatus (Neobythites multiocellatus), first described by Nielsen, Uiblein & Mincarone, 2009 is a small fish in the family Ophidiidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 14.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 102 to 770 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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
Neobythites multiocellatus differs from the other eight West Atlantic Neobythites species by having 3 (rarely 4) ocelli on the dorsal fin, the anterior of which is placed somewhat behind a line through the origin of the anal fin, and by the following combination of characters: 0–1(weak) spine on hind margin of preopercle, total number of vertebrae 54–59, dorsal fin rays 94–101, anal fin rays 79–90 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neobythites Multiocellatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 102 - 770 m . Tropical recorded from most of the Caribbean Sea northwards to off the Atlantic coast of Florida (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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