Ophidion grayi (Fowler, 1948) Blotched cusk-eel |
photo by
Flescher, D. |
Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: South Carolina and northern Gulf of Mexico in USA to Mexico. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |