| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Brotulinae |
| 75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Pacific Ocean: Hawaii and Johnston Island. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 100-105; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 71-84. SL to 18 cm. |
| Inhabit shallow reefs (Ref. 1602). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Mature at 46 cm SL (Ref. 34024). Size of 18 cm SL given by Ref. 37816 seems in error. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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