Spectrunculus grandis (Günther, 1877)

Pudgy cuskeel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Ophidiiformes \| Ophidiidae \| Neobythitinae
Synonyms	Sirembo grandis, Bassogigas grandis, Neobythites grandis, ... more
Common names	Giant cusk-eel, Sokobôzu, 五线鼬鳚, ... more

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Main reference

Nielsen, J.G., D.M. Cohen, D.F. Markle and C.R. Robins. 1999. (Ref. 34024)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 127 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 34024)

Environment

Bathydemersal; marine; depth range 800 - 4300 m (Ref. 36731), usually 2000 - 3000 m (Ref. 58302)

Climate / Range

Deep-water

Tropical and temperate areas of all oceans (Ref. 34024). Eastern Atlantic: Scotland to Morocco including the Azores and Madeira (Ref. 6555); also off South Africa (Ref. 4103) and Namibia. Pacific Ocean.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 103 - 148; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 73 - 113; Vertebrae: 71 - 79. Head short, more than twice in preanal length; eye shorter than snout; anterior nostril with a thick, fleshy raised rim; opercular spine strong; 2 median basibranchial tooth patches; 5 to 10 well developed rakers on anterior gill arch (Ref. 38374);Branchiostegal rays: 8 (Ref. 36413).

Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36413). Oval, pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (74 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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