Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: western Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A 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). |
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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