Neobythites malayanus Weber, 1913 |
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CSIRO |
Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
Max. size: | 17.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 124 - 550 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines to Indonesia and Vanuatu. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |