| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| Max. size: |
150 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: southern Peru to southern Chile. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 136; Anal soft rays: 106 |
| Biology: |
Common species inhabiting rocky bottom in deep shelf and upper slope waters (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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