| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
22.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 3924 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Ryukyus, Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 117-117; Anal soft rays: 89-89; Vertebrae: 75-75. This species is distinguished from the Atlantic species by having fewer rays in the dorsal 117 (vs. 135-158) and anal 89 (vs. 106-122) fins; head squamation restricted to the middle part of the preopercle (vs. head almost fully scaled - over the dorsum, preopercle and the opercle in part); a distinct spine behind the posterior nostril (vs. spine hardly visible); 9 spines on the hind margin of the preopercle (vs. 4-7 spines) (Ref. 87601). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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