| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Brotulinae |
| Max. size: |
15.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 7 - 14 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 98-103; Anal soft rays: 77-79; Vertebrae: 43-44. The species is distinguished by its yellow-green coloration; narrower eye than the interorbital width; 98-103 dorsal-fin rays; 77-79 anal-fin rays; 24 pectoral-fin rays; 43-44 vertebrae; 2-3 developed gill-rakers; a fleshy interorbital width of less than 4.5% SL; orbit diameter 3.5% SL or less (Ref. 58267). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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