Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 600 - 800 m |
Southwest Atlantic. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 100-108; Anal soft rays: 82-89 |
Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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