Neobythites marquesaensis Nielsen, 2002 |
Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
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Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 420 - 450 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands. | |||
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Biology: | Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |