| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 110 m |
| Eastern Pacific: Point Arguello in California, USA (Ref. 2850) to Baja California. The single record from the Gulf of California is erroneous. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 124-153; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 99-126; Vertebrae: 65-69. Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36413). Pelvic fin consists of one ray with two branches of unequal length (Ref. 36413). |
| Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 110 m depth (Ref. 34024). Usually found on sand bottom from 2.7-7 m depth (Ref. 2850). Oviparous, with pelagic larvae (Ref. 36413). Oval, pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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