Neobythites multiocellatus
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Ophidiiformes (Pearlfishes and others)
Ophidiidae (Cusk-Eels)
Neobythites
Neobythites multiocellatus
Description
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Characters
Body shape: elongated. Neobythites multiocellatus differs from the other eight West Atlantic Neobythites species by having 3 (rarely 4) ocelli on the dorsal fin, the anterior of which is placed somewhat behind a line through the origin of the anal fin, and by the following combination of characters: 0–1(weak) spine on hind margin of preopercle, total number of vertebrae 54–59, dorsal fin rays 94–101, anal fin rays 79–90 (Ref. 82372).
Distribution
Neobythites multiocellatus is recorded from most of the Caribbean Sea northwards to off the Atlantic coast of Florida (Ref. 82372).
Habitat Associations
Marine. bathydemersal. depth range 102-770 m.
Biology
Max length: 14.3 cm SL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; nonguarders (open water/substratum egg scatterers); parental care: none.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2013-01-29. Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
References
Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen (1966) Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
Ng, H.H. and R.K. Hadiaty (2009) Ompok brevirictus, a new catfish (Teleostei: Siluridae) from Sumatra. Zootaxa 2232:50-60.
Nielsen, J.G., F. Uiblein and M.M. Mincarone (2009) Ocellus-bearing Neobythites species (Teleostei: Ophidiidae) from the West Atlantic with description of a new species. Zootaxa 2228:57-68.
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