• Source: Benthocometes

Benthocometes is a genus of cusk-eels.




Species


There are currently two recognized species in this genus:

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 (7,874 to 13,123 feet) 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

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Benthocometes
• Cusk-eel
• Fish fin
• List of fishes of the Mediterranean Sea
• Neobythites
• List of least concern fishes
• Neobythitinae