Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; marine |
Northwest Pacific. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 146-146; Anal soft rays: 112-112; Vertebrae: 64-65. Developed gill raker 4. No scales on head; body scales elongated and at oblique angles to each other. Opercle and preopercle entire. Ventral fins, jugular with 2 separate rays; pectoral and caudal rounded (Ref. 43544). |
Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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