Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to northern Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Uncommon species (Ref. 34024) found in mangrove areas, on muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9329). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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