| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
27.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1055 - 1173 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: off eastern Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 84-84; Anal soft rays: 69-69; Vertebrae: 51-51. This species is characterized by the following set of characters: short, distinct lateral line ending below second dorsal fin ray; dorsal fin rays 84, anal fin rays 69, precaudal vertebrae 13, total vertebrae 51 and total number of rakers on anterior gill arch 13-14 (3 long and 10-11 plates); longest gill raker is 1.2% SL, snout to end of lateral line 34.0% SL; interorbital pore one, occipital pores two (Ref. 83453). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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