| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; marine |
| Indian Ocean: Red Sea to Natal (South Africa), Seychelles and northwestern coast of Australia. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 98-98; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 95-95 |
| Uncommon species found in shallow coastal waters (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
|
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| harmless |
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