| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
12.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 835 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: off Western Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Rare species, known from a depth of 835 (Ref. 34024). Benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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