| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| Max. size: |
13.83 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 348 - 384 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Mexico and near Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 129-130; Anal soft rays: 100-101; Vertebrae: 70-70. This species possess the following diagnostic characters: D 129-130; A 100-101; pectoral-fin rays 21-22; vertebrae, precaudal 17-18, caudal 52- 53, total 70; gill rakers on first arch 6, 2 rudiments on upper arm, 4 short, developed essentially equal rakers on lower arm (Ref. 81834). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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