Image of Cataetyx

Description:

Description: Cataetyx laticeps is the largest teleost found below 2000 m in the Mediterranean. It has an elongate body and a dorsoventrally flattened head, with dorsal and anal fins confluent with the caudal fin. They were apparently utilizing the structure of the BOP as shelter.
Item Type: Image
Title: Cataetyx laticeps
Copyright: SERPENT Project
Species: Cataetyx laticeps
Behaviour: Cataetyx laticeps were regularly observed under or around the BOP, both before and after deployment of bait.
Site: Atlantic -- Mediterranean -- Eastern Mediterranean -- Kiwi
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 2720m
Latitude: 32 deg 15' 33" N
Longitude: 28 deg 38' 45" W
Countries: North Africa -- EgyptNorth Africa -- Egypt
Habitat: Benthic
Rig: Discoverer Americas
Project Partners: Statoil, Transocean, Oceaneering
ROV: Millenium
Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates
Deposited On: 27 February 2012