Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
Max. size: |
11.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 31 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernandez Is. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 31 m depth (Ref. 34024). 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: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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