Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
Max. size: |
17.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 124 - 550 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines to Indonesia and Vanuatu. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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