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