Biology:Benthocometes
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Benthocometes is a genus of cusk-eels.
Species
There are currently two recognized species in this genus:[1]
- Benthocometes australiensis J. G. Nielsen, 2010
- Benthocometes robustus (Goode & Bean, 1886)
Natural History of Benthocometes robustus
Benthocometes robustus is known to inhabit deep-sea environments, primarily residing at depths between 2,400 and 4,000 meters (7,900 and 13,100 ft) in the western North Atlantic. This species has been observed in areas characterized by soft sediments, where it likely feeds on small benthic organisms, utilizing its elongated body to navigate through its dark and complex habitat.
References
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). Species of Benthocometes in FishBase. June 2012 version. Nielsen, J. G., & Evseenko, S. A. (1989). Larval stages of Benthocometes robustus (Ophidiidae) from the Mediterranean. Cybium, 13(1), 7-12.
Wikidata ☰ Q2121762 entry
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