Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida (USA) and the Bahamas to Yucatan, Mexico and the Lesser Antilles. |
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Rare species benthic from the shore to 15 m depth (Ref. 34024). Usually on coral sand near reefs (Ref. 7251). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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