| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| 25.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 114.8 g |
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demersal; marine; depth range 17 - 75 m |
| Eastern Central Pacific: outer coast of Baja California and northern Gulf of California to the Gulf of Panama. |
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| Uncommon species found from near shore to 75 m depth (Ref. 34024). Inhabit bottoms with fine sand, mud, rubble or marine plants, at moderate depths (Ref. 9329). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Frequently caught by shrimp trawlers (Ref. 9329). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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