Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
Max. size: |
14.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; brackish; marine; depth range 320 - 410 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: off Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Common species (Ref. 34024) found to feed on crustaceans (Ref. 32505). 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: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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