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Ophidion lagochila (Böhlke & Robins, 1959) Harelip cusk |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.95 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Bermuda and Bahamas to Venezuela. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Rare species inhabiting shallow coastal waters (Ref. 34024). Found on sandy bottom near reefs (Ref. 51183). 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 | |||