| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
14.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 102 - 770 m |
| Distribution: |
Neobythites multiocellatus is recorded from most of the Caribbean Sea northwards to off the Atlantic coast of Florida (Ref. 82372). |
| Diagnosis: |
Neobythites multiocellatus differs from the other eight West Atlantic Neobythites species by having 3 (rarely 4) ocelli on the dorsal fin, the anterior of which is placed somewhat behind a line through the origin of the anal fin, and by the following combination of characters: 0–1(weak) spine on hind margin of preopercle, total number of vertebrae 54–59, dorsal fin rays 94–101, anal fin rays 79–90 (Ref. 82372). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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