Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 420 - 450 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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