South China Sea cusk
📖 Overview
South China Sea cusk (Neobythites nanhaiensis), first described by Chen, Zhao, Yang, Zhang, He, Zhang, Wang & Zhong, 2026 is a small fish in the family Ophidiidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 14.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 90 - 115; Anal soft rays: 80 - 94; Vertebrae: 62. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for South China Sea cusk is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 400 m . Tropical Central Pacific: South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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