| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 144 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: South Carolina to Florida Keys, including the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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