Basketweave cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 110 m depth . Usually found on sand bottom from 2.7-7 m depth . Oviparous, with pelagic larvae . Oval, pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 124 - 153; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 99 - 126; Vertebrae: 65 - 69. Branchiostegal rays: 7 . Pelvic fin consists of one ray with two branches of unequal length .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Basketweave cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 110 m , usually 3 - 7 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otophidium scrippsae | Hubbs | 1916 | Synonym |
| Otophidium scrippsi | Hubbs | 1916 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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