Neocyttus Acanthorhynchus
📖 Overview
Neocyttus Acanthorhynchus (Neocyttus acanthorhynchus), first described by Regan, 1908 is a medium-sized fish in the family Oreosomatidae (order Zeiformes). Adults typically reach 15.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 790 to 900 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Neocyttus Acanthorhynchus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neocyttus Acanthorhynchus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 790 - 900 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank (type locality) and Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🏳️Catalan | Oreo espinós |
| 🌍CES | pilouš indooceánský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cometa-de-Saya-de-Malha |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Колючерылый неоцит |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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