| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean Sea and adjacent northeast Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Found on the deeper parts of the continental shelf (Ref. 6555). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 February 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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