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South China Sea cusk

Neobythites nanhaiensis Chen, Zhao, Yang, Zhang, He, Zhang, Wang & Zhong, 2026
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Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for South China Sea cusk is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Neobythites nanhaiensis
Authority
Chen, Zhao, Yang, Zhang, He, Zhang, Wang & Zhong, 2026
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
14.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 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

Diet information for South China Sea cusk is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for South China Sea cusk is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 400 m . Tropical Central Pacific: South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0038 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm
Dorsal Rays
103
Anal Rays
87
Vertebrae
62

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chen, Zhao, Yang, Zhang, He, Zhang, Wang & Zhong, 2026

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