Onespot cusk
📖 Overview
A benthic species found on the continental shelf and slope . Uncommon species . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 90 - 92; Anal soft rays: 74 - 75; Vertebrae: 53 - 54. Distinct ocellus on dorsal fin situated immediately behind vertical line through anus, two sharp spines on posterior margin of preoperculum, ventral fins reaching halfway to anus and no vertical bars on body.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Onespot cusk is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 110 - 567 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Onespot Cusk |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sumitsukiitachiuo · スミツキイタチウオ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neobythites nigromaculatus | Smith & Radcliffe | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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