Neomerinthe Bauchotae
📖 Overview
Neomerinthe Bauchotae (Neomerinthe bauchotae), first described by Poss & Duhamel, 1991 is a small fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 10.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 50 to 510 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species is venomous and potentially dangerous to handle.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 4 - 5; Vertebrae: 24. No slit behind the fourth gill arch; posterior margin of the pectoral fin deeply incised between the middle and lower fin rays.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neomerinthe Bauchotae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 50 - 510 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Saint Paul and Amsterdam Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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