Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
Max. size: |
34 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 143 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Okinawa Trough. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Rare species, known from a depth of 143 m (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: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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