| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
23.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 235 - 1570 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: off West Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common species (Ref. 34024). Usually found on the continental shelf (Ref. 3686). Oviparous (Ref. 3686). Oval, pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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